Senior Solicitor

Michael Page (UK); Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor to provide legal advice on commercial matters and support governance and compliance initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £67,000 with an excellent benefits package, including generous pension contributions and flexible working options. The ideal candidate will possess strong PQE in commercial law and be capable of advising senior stakeholders. This position promises stability and a long-term career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous pension contributions

Flexible and hybrid working

Access to wellbeing and development programmes

Qualifications

• Solicitor qualified with strong PQE in commercial law.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders in a complex organisation.
• Self-sufficient and collaborative within a small in-house team.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial contracts and agreements.
• Support governance, compliance, and risk matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial documentation.
• Advise senior stakeholders across various teams.
• Contribute to policy and process development.

Skills

Strong PQE in commercial law

Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

Ability to advise senior stakeholders

Risk management skills

Collaborative team player

Education

Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

• Senior in-house role with genuine autonomy and influence
• Competitive salary with strong work-life balance and stability

About Our Client

The client is a well-regarded UK university known for its strong governance, academic excellence and progressive approach to operations. With a values-led culture, they place real emphasis on collaboration, integrity and public impact. The organisation offers a supportive working environment, strong benefits and a commitment to flexible working and long-term career development.

Job Description

The Senior Solicitor will be:

• Providing legal advice on a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements
• Supporting the organisation on governance, compliance and risk matters
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial documentation
• Advising senior stakeholders across academic and professional services teams
• Contributing to the development of policies, processes and best practice within the legal function

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with strong PQE gained in commercial law
• Experienced in drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts
• Comfortable advising senior stakeholders in a complex, multi-faceted organisation
• Able to balance risk management with pragmatic, solutions-focused advice
• Self-sufficient, collaborative and keen to work within a small in-house team

What's on Offer

This permanent role offers a salary of up to £67,000, alongside an excellent public-sector benefits package including generous pension contributions, annual leave, flexible and hybrid working, and access to wellbeing and development programmes. This is a rare opportunity to secure a senior in-house role offering stability, influence and genuine work-life balance within a respected institution. This is more than just a job-it's a long-term career move.

If you're an experienced Senior Solicitor, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.