Commercial Legal Advisor

University of West London; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Commercial Legal Advisor to manage and progress various commercial contracts. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in contract management and a strong ability to communicate effectively. This role offers a full-time opportunity with a focus on legal and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in drafting, reviewing and advising on contracts.
• Experience in administrative work.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, draft and advise on contracts.
• Manage and progress your own contractual workload.
• Organize meetings and manage contract database.

Skills

Contract drafting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Job description

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The University of West London (UWL) is ranked as 41st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the 1st London modern university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

The Department

Legal Services provides pragmatic legal advice and support to the University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Executive, Professional Services and Academic Departments on a range of legal matters including legal and regulatory compliance, student issues, risk management, dispute resolution, commercial contracts, international collaborations, education partnerships, apprenticeships, research funding and collaboration.

The Role

The role provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of diverse commercial and educational contracts in a fast-paced dynamic environment. You will be responsible for the management and progression of your own contractual workload, working at times to tight deadlines. Duties will include but not limited to reviewing, negotiating, drafting and advising on contracts relating to the University’s core business areas, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

• commercial activities
• domestic and international research funding and collaboration
• academic partnerships (domestic and international)
• student contracts
• knowledge exchange
• software licences
• external hire
• practice placements
• international recruitment agents
• supply of goods/services
• procurement

Key considerations include consumer law, data protection, confidentiality, intellectual property, safeguarding, equality law, jurisdictional issues and legal and regulatory compliance.

Other duties include managing the University’s contract database and organising meetings.

The Person

This position will be ideally suited to newly qualified solicitors and/or non-qualified individuals with substantial commercial contract experience.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, service focused, with a can-do attitude, and ability and confidence to interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Applicants will need to demonstrate:

• Substantial experience in drafting, review and advising on contracts
• Experience in administration work
• Excellent analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines and own workload
• Ability to work independently under pressure and to tight deadlines

Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal and Education

Industries

Higher Education