IT Contracts Counsel – Commercial & Risk

KSC; Newquay; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

10% Bonus

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

CycleScheme

TechScheme

Free Linkedin Learning

Professional certification support

Volunteer days

Student discounts

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

IT contracting

Commercial law

Regulatory compliance

GDPR knowledge

Drafting skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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.