Lecturer in Law

Birkbeck University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in London is seeking an exceptional Lecturer in Law to join their Law School. You will be responsible for teaching across legal knowledge foundations, developing research objectives, and contributing to academic leadership. The role is full-time, permanent, and offers a competitive salary ranging from £44,247 to £60,858 per annum. This is a unique opportunity to join a world-class educational institution located in Bloomsbury, London. Applications are invited until February 27, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

31 days paid leave

Flexible working arrangements

Generous benefits in the HE sector

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching across the 7 Foundations of Legal Knowledge.
• Ability to develop research objectives and secure funding.
• Capable of contributing to leadership and management in academic settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach across foundations of Legal Knowledge and contribute to curriculum.
• Develop research objectives, projects, and proposals.
• Lead and manage academic activities within the School.
• Innovate teaching methods to enhance student learning.

Skills

Developing and delivering CILEX legal practice modules

Leadership in student facing support

Expertise in commercial law

Education

Relevant academic qualifications in Law

Job description

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a Lecturer in Law to join our internationally respected Law School, and teach in the next academic year, beginning Autumn 2026.

Birkbeck Law School within the Faculty of Business & Law, is looking for an exceptional Lecturer. The School welcomes, in particular, applicants with expertise, or experience, in one or a combination of the following: (1) developing and delivering CILEX legal practice modules (legal practice experience would be particularly welcome for this role); (2) leadership in student facing support; and (3) expertise in commercial law. However, applicants without these areas of expertise will still be considered.

This post is offered on a permanent contract at Birkbeck, full time 35 hours per week, with a salary of £44,247 rising to £60,858 per year. Teaching hours will vary from 6pm - 9pm, Monday to Friday.

Further to the Job Description, as a Lecturer in Law, your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching across any of the 7 Foundations of Legal Knowledge, as well as contributing to programme curriculum.
• Developing research objectives, projects and proposals (with the assistance of a mentor if required) whilst on academic probation; writing up research work for publication; and identifying sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds.
• Contribute to the leadership and management of the School’s academic activities, as appropriate to your level of seniority (in roles such as admissions tutor; programme director, careers lead, etc.)
• Employing innovations in teaching and learning, to meet the learning needs of students, through the development of teaching materials, forms of pedagogy, or appropriate teaching collaborations.

This is your chance to join a world-class centre of excellence, situated in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London - apply now and take the next step in your academic career at Birkbeck, University of London.

Remuneration

£44,247 rising to £60,858 per annum. The salary is Grade LLEC on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector and being located in Euston, London.

Terms and Conditions

Permanent contract, full-time (35 hours per week, with more intense teaching related duties during term time and marking periods).

Please submit an application form for consideration.

Closing date: Friday 27 February 2026, Interview date: Friday 13 March 2026. This post is open for Visa sponsorship.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Victoria Ridler, Head of Birkbeck Law School, at [e-mail] or 020 3926 1581.

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact [e-mail] providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and backgrounds. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.