Senior Legal Counsel

Canterbury Christ Church University; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution is seeking a qualified solicitor, legal executive, or barrister to handle casework and contribute to transactions within a fixed-term role. The ideal candidate should have a current practising certificate or extensive experience in similar commercial contracts. This position offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options, emphasizing collaboration and results-driven outcomes. A commitment to inclusivity and sustainability is essential for applicants.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, legal executive or barrister with current practising certificate.
• Extensive experience in a commercial contracts role.
• Proven track record for advising and working with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Handle casework or contribute to transactions across relevant practice area.
• Drive effective and timely results in collaboration with stakeholders.

Job description

Overview

You will be a qualified solicitor, legal executive or barrister, regulated and eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practising certificate, or alternatively you will have extensive similar experience within a commercial contracts role. You must be able to demonstrate a high degree of knowledge, expertise and professional competency in handling casework or contributing to transactions or projects relevant to your practice area from beginning to end with limited need for supervision. You will also have a proven track record for advising and working with stakeholders in an organisation to drive forward effective and timely results.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to.

Who we are

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our mission and values

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Visa and Applications

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position may not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University's redeployment pool.

Role details

This role is a fixed term, full time position, but we welcome applicants who wish to be considered for a fixed term part time position (minimum 0.6 FTE).