Senior Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK university is seeking a Senior Commercial Solicitor to join its Legal, Governance and Compliance Division in Norwich. This key in-house role involves providing legal advice on commercial contracts, supporting governance and compliance matters, and drafting complex documentation. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with strong experience in commercial law and stakeholder engagement. The position offers a salary up to £67,000, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment that values collaboration and career development.

Benefits

Generous pension contributions

Annual leave

Flexible working

Access to wellbeing programmes

Career development programmes

Qualifications

• Strong PQE gained in commercial law.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Comfortable advising senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial contracts and agreements.
• Support governance, compliance, and risk matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial documentation.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Solicitor qualification or equivalent

Job description

An established higher education institution is seeking a Senior Commercial Solicitor to join its Legal, Governance and Compliance Division in Norwich. This is a key in‑house role within a small, collaborative legal function, offering broad exposure and the opportunity to shape commercial strategy across the organisation.

Client Details

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.

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

Profile

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‑faced organisation
• Able to balance risk management with pragmatic, solutions‑focused advice
• Self‑sufficient, collaborative and keen to work within a small in‑house team

Job 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.