Job Description

Application closing date
17/10/2025
Location
Luton
Salary
Grade 6: 32,080 - 38,784
Contract
Maternity cover
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Professional services
Attachments
Blank
Job information
The University of Bedfordshire is looking for a Paralegal to join the Legal Team to cover a maternity leave from November 2025 - October 2026.



This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on legal experience supporting the Senior Legal Officer (In House Counsel) across a range of legal services.



Responsibilities will include assisting with the management of the contract process across the University, reviewing and amending contracts. The postholder will support the review of new policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and provide delivery in of in-house training on legal matters.



The role will involve liaising with internal and external stakeholders including external legal firms.



Oversight of the FOI and SAR processes are part of the role as well as supporting the Head of Governance, Compliance and Data Protection in the management of the University's data protection compliance.



The post will be based at Luton (with travel to other campuses as required). For the full job description, click here.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.



We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.



We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.



The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. For further details,

To Apply

Please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs.



For any enquires contact People & Culture email P&C@beds.ac.uk



Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.