Supervising Solicitor (Pro Bono)

A rewarding opportunity for an experienced solicitor seeking greater flexibility, purpose and work-life balance.

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At a glance

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We are seeking a Supervising Solicitor (Pro Bono) to join our Leeds team on a part-time basis (32 hours per week). This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

At The University of Law, you'll use your legal expertise to supervise real client work, mentor the next generation of lawyers and play a key role in improving access to justice. This is an opportunity to enjoy greater flexibility and work-life balance while continuing to make a genuine impact through the law.

As our Supervising Solicitor (Pro Bono), you'll lead the delivery of our Leeds Pro Bono programme, creating opportunities for students to develop their legal and professional skills through real-world legal experience. Working alongside colleagues, external partners and the wider legal profession, you'll help shape innovative projects that benefit both our students and the communities they serve.

With hybrid working and a typical expectation of just one day per week on campus, this role offers flexibility alongside rewarding, purpose-driven work.

You'll take ownership of the Leeds Pro Bono programme, overseeing student legal work while ensuring excellent client care and professional standards. You'll collaborate with colleagues across the University and build relationships with law firms, chambers, courts, charities and other organisations to expand opportunities for students.

This is a varied role combining legal supervision, programme development and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and wants to help shape the future of the legal profession.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervise students undertaking pro bono legal work, providing guidance, mentoring and constructive feedback.

• Design and deliver an engaging programme of pro bono opportunities for students.

• Build and maintain relationships with external partners across the legal sector.

• Ensure legal work is delivered in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.

• Evaluate and develop the programme, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the University to deliver events, workshops and national initiatives.

The Successful Candidate

We're looking for a qualified solicitor who enjoys developing others and is passionate about widening access to justice.

You'll bring:

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience.

• Experience supervising or mentoring others within a legal environment.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.

• A collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.

Experience of pro bono, legal education or mentoring would be advantageous but is not essential.

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