Solicitor

Coventry University Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employers Pension Contributi

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Hollida

New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 ad

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan 50% off

Tuition Fees for staff dependants

CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a…

Cycle To work scheme

Job summary

Coventry University Group is seeking a commercially focused Solicitor to work on high-profile legal matters within a global organisation. You will support innovative research initiatives, strategic partnerships and commercial projects, drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements and advising on legal risk and compliance.

The role requires strong negotiating skills and the ability to manage a varied workload across international and academic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent).
• Experience in a commercial legal environment.
• Strong drafting, reviewing and negotiating of commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of agreements including commercial contracts, research collaborations, academic partnerships, technology agreements and international arrangements.
• Advise stakeholders on legal risk, compliance and contract strategy to deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of matters.

Job description

Job Title: Solicitor

Job Reference: 3904

Application Closing Date: 08/11/2026

Division, Department: CUCS Risk, Resolution, Information, Legal Services (RRILS), LS Commercial, Global, Infrastructure and Research

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £46,761 up to £53,333 per annum (dependent on experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Mode: Permanent,Full Time

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues, and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

The Role

Are you a commercially focused solicitor looking to work on complex, high-profile legal matters within a global organisation?

We are seeking an experienced Solicitor to provide expert legal advice across a broad range of commercial, research, international, intellectual property, technology and corporate matters. Working as part of a collaborative Legal Services team, you'll support innovative research initiatives, strategic partnerships and commercial projects that help drive the Group's ambitious global agenda.

You'll be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of agreements, including commercial contracts, research collaborations, academic partnerships, technology agreements and international arrangements. You'll also advise stakeholders on legal risk, compliance and contract strategy, helping to deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Our Successful Candidate

We're looking for a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent) with experience working in a commercial legal environment and a proven track record of drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.

You will have strong technical knowledge of commercial, contract, company, intellectual property and data protection law, alongside the ability to provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice to a wide range of stakeholders. Strong negotiation skills and the confidence to manage complex contractual matters are essential.

You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across an organisation, influence decision-making and explain complex legal issues in a practical and accessible way. A proactive and solutions-focused approach is key, as is the ability to manage a varied workload and competing priorities.

The Benefits

As a staff member of CU Corporate Services, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan 50% off
• Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.