Senior Solicitor

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join their dynamic Legal Team. This role involves preparing and negotiating complex commercial contracts, providing high-quality legal advice, and supporting the operational management of the team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in contract law and a strong ability to manage risks effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, while also offering a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are passionate about legal practice and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• LL.B Degree or accelerated LL.B, and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice required.
• Current holder of a Practising Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Support the strategic management of the Legal Team.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Contract Drafting

Time Management

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

LL.B Degree

Diploma in Professional Legal Practice

Practising Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland

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Posted 16 April 2025 Salary Grade 8, £52,566 - £57,422 per annum, plus market supplement of £6,500 per annum End date 14 May 2025 LocationGlasgow Job Type Management Professional & Administrative Reference171753 Expiry 14 May 2025

Job Description

Job Purpose

To prepare, negotiate, and finalise complex commercial contracts, including research agreements, academic collaborations, services agreements, IP licence agreements, secondment agreements, procurement contracts, agreements relating to personal data, agreements in support of clinical trials, MTAs, NDAs and other contracts with other academic institutions, government bodies, commercial entities, and individuals.

To provide high quality legal advice and support to University staff on a wide range of matters.

To support the strategic and operational management of the Legal Team and to provide support, supervision and advice to solicitor and non-solicitor team members (including Trainee Solicitors).

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• To provide specialist and professional advice to University staff in respect of a wide variety of commercial contracts, including (without limitation) research agreements, academic collaborations, services agreements, IP licence agreements, secondment agreements, procurement contracts, agreements relating to the processing of personal data, agreements in support of clinical trials, MTAs, NDAs and other contracts.
• To use significant expertise and experience to prepare, negotiate and finalise contracts with a range of complexity (both terms and conditions and price), ensuring effective due diligence, compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations, and alignment with University policies and strategies.
• To provide specialist legal input into the preparation and submission of tenders including reviewing and advising on the contractual terms and legal risks associated with a successful award.
• To provide specialist legal advice, support, and analysis to internal stakeholders across the University on a wide range of legal matters, which may include IP management and commercialisation, corporate and commercial matters, public and charity law, branding and reputation management, regulatory compliance (for example subsidy compliance, export control, NSI, Nagoya protocol), dispute resolution, complaints, research misconduct and student conduct.
• To advise senior University staff of key contract terms and associated risks prior to approval to ensure informed decision-making. Applying high level expertise to matters of strategic significance and/or political sensitivity, providing insight and analysis in order to produce effective solutions to complex and/or novel legal problems, to manage risk and to help ensure the University’s strategic outcomes are achieved.
• To apply significant expertise and experience in respect of the post-award management and enforcement of contracts, to ensure efficient post award management by providing clear instructions and guidance on contract terms and deliverables, including specific invoicing instructions to ensure that maximum funds are recovered from funders, and to advise in respect of the appropriate management and resolution of disputes, should they arise.
• To proactively identify legal risks to the University and recommend and implement process and system improvements and policy changes.
• To ensure maintenance of accurate project data in the Research System.
• To provide support, advice, management and supervision to solicitor and non-solicitor team members (including Trainee Solicitors) and to provide training, briefings and presentations in support of the objectives of the Legal Team.
• To support the strategic and operational management of the Legal Team.
  
  

Knowledge/Qualifications

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

A1 LL.B Degree (at Honours level or accelerated LL.B (ordinary)) or successful completion of pre-PEAT traineeship.

A2 Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP).

A3 Current or recent (within last 12 months) holder of a full Practising Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland , including maintaining professional competence (e.g. through CPD).

A4 In-depth knowledge of contract issues including contract and intellectual property law.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Highly developed negotiation and contract drafting skills.

C2 Excellent workload and time management skills with an ability to prioritise competing demands.

C3 Self-motivated, flexible, and prepared to take on and adapt to new challenges.

C4 Ability to learn new areas of law and regulation and incorporate into practice.

C5 Strong team player with the ability to work independently when required.

C6 Strong customer service skills.

C7 Highly developed communication skills.

C8 Ability to influence senior managers.

C9 Ability to liaise and cooperate with people across organisational boundaries.

C10 Strong understanding of risk management.

C11 Good attention to detail with high standards of accuracy.

C12 Proficient IT skills including MS products and networked systems.

C13 Strong financial awareness.

C14 Excellent training, supervisory and management skills with respect to more junior team members.

Experience

Essential:

E1 Significant experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, providing legal advice, and managing contractual risk.

E2 Significant experience in delivering a high quality customer service.

E3 Significant experience of planning and progressing work activities using initiative and independent judgement.

Desirable

E4 Experience in supervising/managing the work of others.

F1 Experience of working in or with the HE sector.

F2 Experience of advising on data protection issues.

F3 Experience in supporting public sector procurement activity.

F4 Experience in supporting clinical trials activity.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 8, £52,566 - £57,422 per annum, plus market supplement of £6,500 per annum

This post is full time and open ended.

Closing Date: 23:45 14th May 2025

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

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