Contract Management Legal Counsel

KSC; Quintrell Downs; Hybrid; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid Working

Bonus 10% period

30 Days holiday

Sick pay

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Volunteer days

Parking & Bike racks

Leave purchase scheme

Student discounts

CycleScheme

TechScheme

Training & certifications

LinkedIn Learning

Future Learn access

Zusammenfassung

King’s College London is seeking a Contract Management Legal Counsel to join the Office of the CIO in Newquay, Cornwall. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating IT contracts, software licences, and supplier agreements, with emphasis on public-sector procurement frameworks and data privacy obligations.

The successful candidate will advise on regulatory compliance, cloud and cybersecurity risks, and governance standards, providing pragmatic legal solutions across the university’s

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

IT contract negotiation

Commercial law

ISO 27001 knowledge

GDPR compliance

Public-sector procurement

Drafting

Communication

Ausbildung

Qualified solicitor or equivalent legal professional

Jobbeschreibung

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).