Solicitor, Office Of Corporate And Legal Affairs

Specific Purpose Whole Time Post (anticipated duration 12 months)

This is an exciting opportunity to join UCC’s in-house legal team who provide a wide range of legal services to ensure the Office of Corporate and Legal Affairs supports the delivery of the University’s strategic plan, provides a framework for good governance, enables innovation and enhances the reputation of the University.

All solicitors carry a varied portfolio of work and each solicitor is aligned to a specific college or functional area. A fixed term vacancyof one year, to cover a career break,now existsfor a solicitor to work primarily with UCC Innovation.

The successful candidate, reporting to the Head of Legal, will participate in the roles and responsibilities of the overall legal team including:

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documentation; 

• Provide clear and concise explanations of legal issues to UCC staff at all levels; 

• Work as part of the inter-disciplinary team, providing high quality and pragmatic legal advice as requested;

• Input into the development and review of policies and procedures in accordance with UCC’s policy framework; 

• Deliver and provide support and/or training to members of UCC on legal and procedural matters where required; 

• Be proactive in contributing to legal risk management for UCC.

The work in thisroleis diverse and challenging and will provide the successful candidate with interesting experience across a broad range of subjects and the opportunity to developtheir skills, and knowledge while being a part of a high-performing, agile group of professionals that strive for excellence daily. 

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence toAudrey Huggard, Head of Legal.Email: audrey.huggard@ucc.ie For further information on the Department please see https://www.ucc.ie/en/ocla/.

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