Contract Management Legal Counsel

KSC; Newquay; Hybride; GBP 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

10% Bonus

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

CycleScheme

TechScheme

Free Linkedin Learning

Professional certification support

Volunteer days

Student discounts

Résumé du poste

King’s College London is seeking a Commercial Contracts Solicitor to support the Contract Management team in Newquay, Cornwall. You will draft, review and negotiate IT supplier agreements, SLAs, and cloud contracts to support procurement and digital governance.

You will focus on risk assessment and regulatory compliance, with emphasis on GDPR, ISO 27001, public sector procurement frameworks, and collaboration with the Office of the CIO to safeguard university data and systems.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent legal professional.
• Strong experience in IT contract negotiation and commercial law.
• Knowledge of GDPR, ISO 27001 and public‑sector procurement frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including SLAs, software licences, supplier contracts, and partnerships.
• Manage call‑off agreements under public sector frameworks such as APUC and CCS.
• Advise on legal risks related to cloud technologies, cybersecurity, AI tools, and data residency.
• Ensure supplier contracts meet digital governance and institutional compliance standards.
• Provide expert guidance on contractual obligations, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.

Connaissances

IT contracting

Commercial law

Regulatory compliance

GDPR knowledge

Drafting skills

Formation

Qualified solicitor

Description du poste

Contract Management Legal Counsel

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Department: Office of the CIO

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Newquay, Cornwall, UK

Description

Please ensure you submit a cover letter with your application, without this, your application will not be shortlisted

About King's College London

King’s College London is a world‑renowned university recognised for academic excellence, impactful research, and global reach. With nearly 33,000 students from 190 countries, it is consistently ranked among the top 30 universities globally (THE World University Rankings 2025).

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Solicitor—ideally with IT contracting expertise to join our Contract Management team. The successful applicant will provide pragmatic, solutions‑focused legal advice, negotiate commercial agreements, and support operational risk management across the university’s digital and procurement landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including SLAs, software licences, supplier contracts, and partnership arrangements.
• Manage call‑off agreements under APUC, CCS, and similar public sector procurement frameworks.
• Advise on legal risks related to cloud technologies, cybersecurity, AI tools, and data residency.
• Ensure supplier contracts meet digital governance and institutional compliance standards.
• Provide expert legal guidance on contractual obligations, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent legal professional.
• Strong experience in IT contract negotiation and commercial law.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, and public‑sector procurement frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Employee Benefits

• Hybrid Working - Minimum of 5 days per month in the office
• 10% Performance related bonus
• 30 Days holiday and maximum of 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
• Sick pay
• 4 Discretionary Christmas Closure Days
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Service time - 3 Volunteer days per year
• Free onsite parking & Bike racks
• Annual leave purchase scheme - up to a maximum of 10 days (subject to national minimum wage requirements)
• Student Discount (access to Totum, Unidays & Student Beans)
• CycleScheme
• TechScheme
• Opportunities for formal training and professional certification
• Free access to Linkedin Learning
• Free access to Future Learn short courses
• Potential for internal promotion and advancement

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We are an inclusive and welcoming employer that encourages a wide range of applicants. We embrace diversity and want everyone to be able to bring their whole selves to work and succeed.

This is in line with King's College London (KCL).