Are you a Property & Construction Solicitor looking to work on complex, high impact projects in an environment where your expertise genuinely shapes the future? Join our University and play a key role in delivering an ambitious estate, capital development and property portfolio that supports teaching, research and innovation.
In this role, you'll be at the heart of major property and construction initiatives, providing trusted legal advice that enables projects to move forward with confidence. Working closely with our Estates & Campus Services team, Procurement, and a wide range of internal stakeholders, you'll help turn strategic plans into reality
.
What you'll be doin
g:Advising on a broad range of property and construction matters, from development and refurbishment projects to property transactio
nsDrafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and property contracts, ensuring risks are well manag
edProviding clear, practical advice on risk, compliance and governan
ceProtecting the University's interests across its estate and capital projects while supporting collaborative, solution-focused delive
ry
Why join
us?Flexible working: This is a hybrid role, and we're very happy to consider part-time arrangeme
ntsOutstanding benefits: Including a generous pension scheme, 32 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and Christmas clos
urePurpose-driven work: See the real-world impact of your legal expertise on a diverse and evolving est
ateCollaborative culture: Work with passionate professionals across the University in a supportive, inclusive environm
ent
Whether you're seeking a full-time role or a part-time opportunity that fits around other commitments, this is a fantastic chance to apply your property and construction law expertise in a varied, rewarding setting — with flexibility and benefits that genuinely support a work life bala
nce.
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 09 April
2026.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Claire Dunning at claire..
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd
(UASL)
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work exp
erience:Competitive salary, including incremental progression within you
r scale.Generous pension
scheme.Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas
closure.Family-friendly policies supporting flexible
working.Staff discounts and loyalty
schemes.Staff car parking and discounted public
travel.Excellent training and development opport
unities.Staff wellbeing pro
grammes.Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social act
ivities.Discounted l
earning.Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence pr
ogramme.The perks don't stop there - click 'apply' for further information on My Reward and
BenefitsUKVI S
tatementPrior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtai
ning it.
ED&I S
tatement:We are committed to upholding the University's values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and
respect.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications ar
e advised.