Interim Senior Legal Counsel — Contracts & Governance

Canterbury Christ Church University; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK university in Canterbury seeks either an Interim Legal Officer or Interim Senior Legal Counsel for a fixed-term role. The successful candidate will support complex legal needs, focusing on commercial contracts, civil litigation, and employment law. Applicants should be qualified solicitors or have equivalent experience and demonstrate a track record of effective stakeholder engagement. This role promotes hybrid working and is ideal for someone looking to make impactful contributions in a collaborative legal environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

A collaborative work environment

Commitment to inclusivity

Qualifications

• Must hold a current practising certificate valid in England and Wales.
• Demonstrated ability to handle legal casework effectively.
• Experience advising stakeholders to drive timely results.

Responsibilities

• Undertake commercial contract work and legal advisory tasks.
• Support the legal team's areas of service including property and employment law.
• Work within a digital-first environment for secure document handling.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Property law

Civil litigation

Consumer law

Employment law

Data protection law

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified solicitor, legal executive, or barrister

Tools

Case management systems

Document storage systems

Job description

A UK university in Canterbury seeks either an Interim Legal Officer or Interim Senior Legal Counsel for a fixed-term role. The successful candidate will support complex legal needs, focusing on commercial contracts, civil litigation, and employment law. Applicants should be qualified solicitors or have equivalent experience and demonstrate a track record of effective stakeholder engagement. This role promotes hybrid working and is ideal for someone looking to make impactful contributions in a collaborative legal environment.