We are currently partnering with a leading University based in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for an In-House Counsel to join their team on a fixed-term basis, for 12-months.
This is a part-time position for 22.5 hours per week, with a salary band of £36,130 to £45,413 FTE (subject to experience) and the start date is subject to notice.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Undertaking a generalist role, spanning a range of university activities to include commercial contracts, procurement and construction projects, charity law, regulatory/compliance matters, data protection, research projects, intellectual property, safeguarding, equality issues, and student matters
* Negotiating and drafting contracts in consultation with colleagues across Academic and Professional Services departments
* Contributing to university projects, providing practical legal advice and guidance to non-qualified staff across a number of departments
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
* Experience of Commercial Law
Rewards and Benefits:
* 40-days annual leave (before pro-rata) including bank holidays & closure days
* Competitive employer pension contribution at 14.5%
* Hybrid working, attendance required once a week
* Access to sports & fitness facilities at discounted costs
* Cycle to work scheme
Working hours:
* 22.5 hours per week
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Legal
Industries
Higher Education and Legal Services
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