Legal Adviser / In-House Commercial Lawyer
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Location: Hybrid work (nominal office in York)
Salary: The full-time salary for this role is £44,642 gross per annum. This role is full-time (35 hours).
Contract: Full Time, 3 Month FTC. This role is to start from 7th December 2026 until 31st March 2027.
Benefits:
- A generous pension plan with USS
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- 31 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid work (nominal office in York) ... to name a few. The Role: Advance HE is looking for an agile and proactive team player to join us in our strive to make higher education the best it can be. Your focus will be on providing professional technical legal expertise and advice across the organisation – so whether you're working on supporting tenders and commercial contracts or providing advice on our trademark portfolio, you'll be sure to make your mark at Advance HE. What you'll be doing: As our Legal Adviser, you will minimise the organisation's exposure to legal risks through proactively advising on legal compliance within both UK and international laws, regulations and standards. You will identify contractual risks within our commercial contracts and tenders, providing practical and solution-focused advice. Alongside this, you will manage the protection of the organisation's Intellectual Property Rights portfolio and oversee copyright requests from third parties, including drafting copyright licences. Other responsibilities will include the review, development and implementation of legal policies and processes, collaborating with the Data Protection Officer (providing cover where required). xgikmsk Job requirements You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to translate complex legal matters into clear non-legal jargon to non-legal stakeholders, who has strong analytical skills in assessing legal implications and can provide well-reasoned legal advice. You will have a high attention to detail, with a legal qualification relevant to the level of post, with 1-3 years of PQE. What you need:
- Legal Qualification relevant to the level of post (e.g. – Chartered Legal Executives or Qualified Solicitor) or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of UK and International Commercial Law and Intellectual Property
- 1-3 years of PQE or relevant, equivalent experience, which includes exp...
Legal Adviser / In-House Commercial Lawyer in Huntington employer: Advance HE
Advance HE is an exceptional employer located in York, offering a collaborative and values-driven work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous benefits including a robust pension plan, enhanced family leave, and flexible working arrangements, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful improvements in higher education.
