Lecturer Supervising Solicitor; Legal Advice Centre

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON Research Field Juridical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 6 Mar 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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Location: University Square

Salary: £46,471 to £51,606 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type: Full Time

Post Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 06 March 2026

Reference: 0442-26-A

At the University of East London (UEL) , our mission is to prepare students for the careers of the future while shaping that future inclusively and sustainably. As a careers-first university, we believe education and opportunity should be open to all, and that diversity of people and thought is essential to solving society’s biggest challenges.

Founded in 1898 as the West Ham Technical Institute, UEL has always championed industry-focused education and social mobility, earning the name “The People’s University” for its commitment to widening access to technical and professional learning. While our scale and ambition have grown, our purpose has remained constant: empowering communities, advancing social justice, and equipping students with future-proof skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Today, UEL continues this legacy through pioneering research, employer-engaged education, and meaningful community impact. We are tackling health and economic inequalities, promoting sustainability, and helping to build a more inclusive and resilient future.

Guided by our ambitious

Vision 2028 strategy, UEL is reshaping education for the benefit of all, empowering students from every background with the skills and opportunities to succeed. Our commitment to excellence is recognised nationally; we are proud to be named University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. At UEL, we don’t just teach, we inspire, innovate and empower, shaping the future together.

The UEL Legal Advice Centre (LAC) provides vital access to justice for local communities while giving students hands‑on experience of legal practice. Through appointments, advice sessions and community outreach—including work at the Romford Autism Hub—the LAC supports individuals who may otherwise struggle to obtain legal guidance.

As both an educational and civic asset, the Centre plays a central role in preparing future legal professionals while advancing UEL’s ethos of community engagement and social impact.

We are seeking a committed and community-focused Lecturer / Supervising Solicitor to lead and supervise the day‑to‑day operation of UEL’s Legal Advice Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner passionate about widening access to justice and developing the next generation of solicitors.

You will supervise students in client‑facing activity, oversee practice‑based learning aligned with the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), manage the operational running of the Centre, and build strong working relationships with community partners, local schools and legal employers. The role also includes teaching on skills‑based and clinical modules and contributing to broader Law Department activities.

You are an experienced legal practitioner with a strong commitment to social justice, experiential legal education and working with diverse communities. You bring:

• A degree in Law and a current practising certificate (essential)
• Significant professional experience, with the capability to provide SQE‑aligned supervision
• Excellent communication, organisational and client‑facing skills
• A commitment to high‑quality teaching, student development and community engagement
• The ability to lead, mentor, and inspire students and junior colleagues
• Experience in law clinics, legal practice education or community legal services (desirable)

You’ll thrive in this role if you are passionate about empowering students…