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Job Title: Legal Counsel
An exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor or barrister to join the legal team of a forward-thinking university. This role involves delivering high-quality, commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of matters including contracts, intellectual property, regulatory issues, and dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
* Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal agreements, including commercial, collaboration, and research contracts
* Provide clear, pragmatic advice on contractual, commercial, and regulatory matters
* Support IP commercialisation and research contracting activities within the university
* Advise on governance issues and liaise with external legal advisers where necessary
* Assist with litigation matters, student and supplier disputes
* Deliver training and support to internal stakeholder
* Contribute to legal risk management and policy development
* Qualified to practise as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales
* Proven experience in commercial law and contract negotiation
* Ability to work independently and manage complex caseloads
* Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills
* A practical, solutions-focused approach
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional concessionary days
* Generous pension scheme with up to 28.6% employer contribution
* Private health insurance and wellbeing support
* Family-friendly policies and tuition fee support for dependants
* Flexible working options and a supportive, inclusive workplace
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Legal Services
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