Your new company
Join a world-leading centre of educational excellence where ground-breaking research meets innovative teaching and thinking. This higher education institution is looking for a new addition to their legal team.
Your new role
As a Commercial Lawyer specialising in HEI Contracts, you will support this university across a wide range of activities. This temporary role, with the potential to become permanent, involves drafting, reviewing, and amending various HEI-specific contracts, including grant agreements, collaboration agreements, IP licences, and more. You will work independently, providing fast yet accurate legal advice while considering the broader operational context. This hybrid role offers flexibility for remote working. This is an initial 3-month contract, with possibility for it to be extended or made permanent.
What you'll need to succeed
* Solicitor or Barrister
* Experience in commercial legal work within the Higher Education Institution (HEI) sector
* Strong up-to-date knowledge across a broad range of HEI-related law
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to evaluate complex data and provide clear, pragmatic advice
* Resilience and robustness in potentially challenging situations
* Commitment to ongoing legal and professional development
What you'll get in return
* Competitive remuneration dependent on experience
* Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options
* Potential for the role to become permanent
* Exposure to a dynamic environment at a prestigious university
* Support for professional development and career growth
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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