Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a qualified solicitor or barrister to join its legal team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality legal advice on contracts, intellectual property, and regulatory issues. The successful candidate will manage complex legal matters and provide support for governance and litigation, contributing to a supportive and inclusive workplace with generous benefits.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial law and contract negotiation.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex caseloads.
• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organisational

IT

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales

Job description

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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