"Lecturer / Supervising Solicitor"

About the Role

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.

About You

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 through real-world legal practice, confident in supervising sensitive client interactions, and highly organised in managing multiple priorities. A proactive, collaborative approach and a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion will be key to your success.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise students in client appointments and all follow-up casework
• Lead the daily operations of the Legal Advice Centre
• Deliver teaching on skills-based and SQE-aligned modules
• Enhance student employability and contribute to curriculum development
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, schools, employers and external organisations
• Support recruitment activities and take part in open days and outreach
• Line-manage the Legal Advice Centre Assistant
• Represent the Centre at internal and external events and showcase practice-based education across UEL