A well-established University in London is seeking a Commercial Legal Adviser to join their small, friendly Legal team. Based in the heart of one of the UK’s most successful business regions, the University has a wealth of experience in a number of disciplines and strong connections with key industries. The campus is in easy reach from central London, and the University has invested £50 million in facilities, creating an inspiring place to work and learn.

By joining their small in-house Legal team, you will be given incredible exposure to a range of legal work which you may not otherwise find in bigger, more compartmentalised teams. No two days are the same! This role would suit a motivated and personable individual looking to excel their career.

The successful candidate will have experience of reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts. While prior experience of working for a university is beneficial, it is not essential for the role.

You do not need to be a qualified Lawyer to be eligible for this post, as long as you can demonstrate the necessary experience. For example, you may currently be working as a Legal Advisor, Contracts Manager, or Senior Contracts/Commercial Paralegal, in any sector. This role would also be well suited to a newly qualified solicitor.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage own portfolio of commercial contracts to include contract review, advice and guidance, negotiation and drafting
• Support the progression and management of Legal Contracts in the areas of: Academic Partnership Contracts, International Office, Research & Enterprise, Apprenticeships, Research Funding and Collaborative Research contracts, IT contracts, Library software, licensing agreements, Procurement, Marketing and Communications
• Draft legal agreements and letters; prepare, negotiate, and review academic partnership contracts, commercial and other contracts under supervision of the Head of Legal Services
• Liaise internally and externally with stakeholders
• Support Legal Services with administrative support.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £42,609 to £51,525 per annum DOE
• Generous pension scheme
• Range of staff benefits (booklet available upon request), including financial benefits, health, well-being and fitness benefits, personal and professional development options and more.
• Progression and exposure – by joining this small, experienced team you will gain career-accelerating exposure to a highly varied workload
• Modern campus and facilities

Please note that this is an office-based role 5 days per week on-site at the university campus.