Opportunity
We are looking for a newly or recently qualified solicitor (qualified in Scots law) to join the University of Edinburgh’s Legal Services team, to provide legal advice and guidance in respect of a diverse range of legal issues; and to provide general assistance and support to the Legal Services team (including the University’s General Counsel and Director of Legal Services).
Grade UE07: £41,064- £48,822 per annum
Department USG, Legal Services
Full Time 35 hours per week
Contract type Open Ended: Permanent Contract
Key responsibilities
As a key member of the legal team you will advise the institution on a broad range of legal issues related to commercial and contractual matters. Although a significant focus of the role will be complex legal agreements, there will be opportunities to provide legal support to the University on a diverse range of matters, including real estate, dispute resolution, strategic projects, regulatory matters, student matters, research support and consultancy, and technology transfer.
Skills and attributes for success
* Recent relevant experience of developing and delivering complex legal advice for diverse organisations and managing governance and risk.
* Ability to provide commercial advice and take a pragmatic approach to solving legal and other problems.
* A self‑motivator who is able to work independently and manage their own workload.
* Experience of advising in relation to significant strategic projects.
Benefits
* A competitive salary
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
* Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Equality and diversity
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Right to work
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages. The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates
Closing date for applications is 21 April 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser's local time zone.
We anticipate interviews will be held in late April and/or early May. After the closing date, updates on your application will be sent via HR system-generated notification emails. Please double check the junk mail and clutter folders on your email client, in case notifications are routed there.
About the University
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values‑led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
The University's Secretary Group (USG) Business Unit provides a range of services to the Professional Services Group.
* Working with Professional services, including Estates, Finance, Health and Safety, HR and IS, on behalf of all units in USG.
* Support to the University Secretary's Office and Principal's Office.
* Leading on planning for the University Secretary's Group.
* Leading on USG wide initiatives.
For more information please visit the USG website (Opens in new browser tab).
How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
As part of your application please upload an up-to-date CV as well as a cover letter or supporting statement outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.
Non-University of Edinburgh employees (i.e. external applicants) – please refer to the online guidance on the University jobs website: How to complete your job application.
Current University of Edinburgh employees (i.e. internal applicants) – you must apply as an internal applicant through the People and Money Current Jobs tile. Please refer to the How to Apply – UoE Employee system user guide.
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