Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University seeks a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law to shape future legal minds. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, and supporting students in a flexible hybrid working environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Annual Health Insurance or Private Medical Insurance

Flexibility in working patterns

Access to professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Applicants must submit PhD by 1st September 2025 or hold a legal qualification.
• Recent teaching experience in Higher Education is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach on undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses.
• Contribute to course development and student engagement.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Expertise in Intellectual Property Law

Education

PhD or Professional Legal Qualification

Job description

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About the Role
We are looking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (depending on experience) to teach on our undergraduate and/or postgraduate (including practitioner) courses.

We welcome applications from candidates who specialise in the area of Intellectual Property Law.

Applicants must either be submitting their PhD by 1st September 2025 or hold a professional qualification as a solicitor or barrister or as a chartered legal executive (FCILEX) or a trade mark attorney or a patent attorney in the jurisdiction of England and Wales and have recent teaching experience in Higher Education.

Interview Dates: 16th & 17th July 2025

About Us
Nottingham Law School (NLS) is one of the leading providers of academic and professional legal education in the country, with an established record of delivering innovative and transformational courses.

We are one of the largest law schools in the UK, offering a range of undergraduate degrees, academic and practitioner taught postgraduate courses and a strong research degrees programme. In addition, our students can gain practical experience volunteering at NLS Legal, our multi-award-winning-teaching law firm, the only on-campus law firm at a UK Law School.

Our School has built a reputation for excellence in the provision of legal education and in shaping the careers of solicitors, barristers and legal practitioners at both national and international levels. In addition to our outstanding research expertise, we have long established links with policy makers, professional bodies and leading law firms, including a growing number of significant international associations. We have an extensive record of delivering excellent bespoke training programmes for practitioners and professional bodies, and have strengths in commissioned research, both in the UK and overseas.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Alex Kastrinou ([e-mail]) or Elyse Wakelin ([e-mail])

Join Us

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 35 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Annual Health Insurance or Private Medical Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more...Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.