Legal Counsel

Pertemps Network Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking university seeks a Legal Counsel to provide high-quality legal advice on contracts, IP, and regulatory issues. This role involves drafting agreements, managing disputes, and supporting internal stakeholders. The position offers flexible working and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Private health insurance

Family-friendly policies

Tuition fee support for dependants

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial law and contract negotiation.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal agreements.
• Provide advice on contractual, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Assist with litigation matters and student disputes.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

IT Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

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Job Title: Legal Counsel

An exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor or barrister to join the legal team of a forward-thinking university. This role involves delivering high-quality, commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of matters including contracts, intellectual property, regulatory issues, and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal agreements, including commercial, collaboration, and research contracts
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice on contractual, commercial, and regulatory matters
• Support IP commercialisation and research contracting activities within the university
• Advise on governance issues and liaise with external legal advisers where necessary
• Assist with litigation matters, student and supplier disputes
• Deliver training and support to internal stakeholder
• Contribute to legal risk management and policy development
• Qualified to practise as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales
• Proven experience in commercial law and contract negotiation
• Ability to work independently and manage complex caseloads
• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional concessionary days
• Generous pension scheme with up to 28.6% employer contribution
• Private health insurance and wellbeing support
• Family-friendly policies and tuition fee support for dependants
• Flexible working options and a supportive, inclusive workplace

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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