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About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist team providing high-quality, commercially astute legal advice across the University. As Legal Counsel, you will support a wide range of legal matters, including commercial and contractual issues, regulatory concerns, intellectual property, and corporate documentation. You will lead negotiations, drafting, and review of legal agreements, and support the University’s governance and legal risk management.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor or barrister with post-qualification experience in commercial law, preferably in an in-house or public sector setting. Strong knowledge of contract law and experience in negotiating legal agreements are essential. Excellent communication skills, independence, and the ability to build relationships are also required. Experience in higher education, public sector, or research contracting is advantageous but not essential.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave of 42 days including bank holidays
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Wellbeing benefits, family-friendly policies, and Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff discounts, onsite gym, Private Health Insurance, and other schemes
* Flexible working environment and professional development opportunities
Application Details
Interview date: 2nd June 2025
Closing date: 18 May 2025
Salary: £50,129 to £62,662, with scope for progression up to £72,061 for exceptional performers
Location: Derby, England
Additional Information
This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, subject to UKVI criteria. For more details, visit our website.
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