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Head of Legal

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Head of Legal, QA Higher Education, part of the QA Group Home working with ad hoc travel As Head of Legal for QA Higher Education you will provide strategic and operational legal support to the business, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and legislation applicable in the higher education sector. You will be responsible for safeguarding the business while supporting its growth and strategic objectives. QA Higher Education is part of the wider QA Group which is a global learning and development business headquartered in the UK and as such this role will report into QA’s Group General Counsel with a dotted reporting line to QA Higher Education’s CFO. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping legal strategy and the strategic direction of QA Higher Education ensuring legal considerations are embedded within the organisation’s commercial and operational plans. The successful candidate will also work in close collaboration with the current Head of Legal for QA Higher Education, who is transitioning to a new role within the QA Group, to ensure a smooth and effective handover. Ad-hoc travel across the UK to mainly Leeds, Birmingham and London required Here’s a little of what you’ll be doing (please click through to read the FULL job description): Legal Strategy and Compliance Provide regulatory support to the business, including on OfS regulations, Consumer Protection Law, CMA guidelines, and student finance rules. Monitor regulatory changes affecting the education sector and advise on business impact. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to meet legal and regulatory obligations. Advise on contract negotiations, partnerships, and collaboration agreements to ensure legal compliance and manage risk. Support internal audits and investigations relating to regulatory or legal issues, ensuring prompt resolution and reporting. Commercial Contracts Draft, negotiate, and manage agreements with university partners, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies. Oversee student contracts, ensuring terms comply with consumer protection laws, CMA guidance, and regulatory standards. Manage supplier, partnership, and commercial agreements to support operational and strategic objectives. Advise on contract risk allocation, dispute resolution mechanisms, and appropriate termination provisions. Risk Management & Dispute Resolution Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across all areas of business activity, implementing proactive risk management strategies. Develop and maintain risk registers, ensuring regular reporting to the Group General Counsel, Board and governance bodies. Provide strategic advice on risk mitigation measures, contractual protections, and compliance frameworks. Manage disputes, complaints, and regulatory investigations, coordinating responses and liaising with external counsel where necessary.
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