Qualified Solicitor

Qualified Solicitor – Part Time – SQE Subject Head (Dispute Resolution) Reference number: JR(phone number removed) Location: Homebased - National, U.K Working pattern: Part-Time (22.5 hours per week) Contract Type: Permanent Number of roles: 1 Salary: £65,000 - £68,000 per annum (FTE) We are looking for a Qualified Solicitor – SQE Subject Head (Dispute Resolution) to join our team on a part-time basis. You will join an existing academic team comprising of the SQE2 Academic Director; the SQE2 Academic Head and Deputy Academic Head; SQE2 Senior Subject Heads and Subject Heads. The Senior Subject Heads and Subject Heads work in various disciplines to contribute to the content and quality of the final SQE2 assessments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader. What you’ll bring to the role Essential: * Professionally qualified as a solicitor of England & Wales * Up to date knowledge of law and legal practice in Dispute Resolution * The ability to use legal research databases proficiently * The ability to think originally and analytically * The ability to coordinate and develop a team of highly qualified and experienced solicitor freelance writers and assessors in Dispute Resolution * The ability to respond positively under pressure to assessment editing and production deadlines * The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including building strong and productive relationships with * freelance question writers and assessors * Strong presentation skills * The ability to operate within a team and to work efficiently and sensitively with both fellow academic and academic resources staff * Strong administrative skills including organisational, time and document management skills and attention to detail * Willingness to be flexible and work within the business required hours Desirable: * Experience of writing, marking and editing SQE, QLTS or other professional legal assessments * Knowledge or a willingness to develop a knowledge of assessment methodology for high stakes credentialing assessments * Experience of teaching and/or examining law * Experience of working in a professional environment with a variety of stakeholders * Experience of leading and coordinating teams * Dedication to continuous improvement * Proven ability of working in a demanding and changing environment What we do Kaplan is a provider of world-leading professional assessments. In 2018, we were appointed as the independent assessment organisation for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), which we then launched in 2021. This exam is now the sole route to qualifying as a Solicitor of England and Wales and will ultimately be taken by upwards of 13,000 candidates per year. We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart. What we believe in Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together. Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive. Our Values We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success. • Act with integrity • Empower and support • Create opportunity • Grow knowledge • Drive results together What we offer As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: * 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more * Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme * Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family * Private medical, income protection, and life insurance * 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services * Company pension contributions * Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels