This role provides strategic, high‑quality legal services to the global English Language Teaching (ELT) Division, including the English Assessment business. The focus is on enabling business objectives while managing legal risk, and on supporting growth initiatives through commercially informed, solutions‑oriented legal advice.

The position sits within the Group Legal function and is part of both the Group Legal Senior Management Team and the ELT Senior Leadership Team. Working closely with the Managing Director, ELT, and other senior colleagues, the role contributes to divisional decision‑making and the implementation of legal frameworks and policies.

Key responsibilities include providing legal business partnering across all non‑employment matters for the Division, drafting and negotiating agreements, advising on intellectual property, assessment, commercial, and digital product issues, and monitoring relevant legislative developments. The role also oversees litigation with external support, advises on areas such as competition and data privacy, and supports compliance activities across global operations. Some international travel will be required.

The role ensures alignment with Group Legal policies, coordinates external counsel, and collaborates with colleagues across Group Legal to support effective resource deployment and consistent legal practices. It also ensures that matters affecting other divisions are escalated appropriately, and it operates within performance, financial, and resourcing parameters set by the Group Legal Director.

We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.

About You

• UK qualified solicitor with significant and relevant post qualification experience.
• Private practice and in-house experience within a global business, preferably in publishing and/or assessment.
• Track record of advising and influencing senior management.
• Fluency in digital products, with strong technology and AI know-how.
• Line management and team leadership experience.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritization skills.
• Strong ethical sense and understanding of the business.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.