Hybrid IT Contracts Counsel | Commercial Law & Compliance

KSC; Quintrell Downs; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

IT contract negotiation

Commercial law

ISO 27001 knowledge

GDPR compliance

Public-sector procurement

Drafting

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor or equivalent legal professional

Job description

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