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Who are we?

The Legal & Regulatory Affairs Team is responsible for the provision of legal advice and support to 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ together with providing assurance that key regulatory obligations are being met. The team delivers advice on all areas of university business, routinely advising on c.30 substantive areas of law, and sources specialist external advice for 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ as needed.

Our Legal & Regulatory Affairs Team has a broad range of experience and technical expertise. Having this in-house capability brings many direct and indirect benefits to 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ.  The primary objectives of the Legal & Regulatory Affairs Team are to:

• Provide high quality pragmatic legal advice across 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s areas of operation 
• Support operational effectiveness across 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ through responsive and timely provision of advice
• Engage with colleagues in the development of policies, procedures and strategic objectives to ensure they are legally robust and that legal risks are mitigated 
• Serve as the central point of contact for legal inquiries within the University
• Assist in identifying, managing and reducing 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s ongoing legal risks
• Deliver training and updates on legal matters to staff
• Source specialist external legal support when required, ensuring value for money for 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ

The team ensures that 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ operates within the framework of applicable laws and regulations, supporting its mission of excellence in research, education and innovation while minimising legal risks.

Please note: It is important to be aware that the team advises on behalf of the University only - we cannot offer legal advice to individual students or staff members in their personal capacity. If you are a student and require legal advice, please contact  at the following email: advice@imperial.ac.uk