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.
Who we’re looking for
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 experience in both UK and international commercial law
- Ability to assess the legal/financial risk and apply strategic legal advice to support business operations and to minimise complexity
- Broad understanding of Data Protection (desirable)
The deadline for applications are 9am on 7th October 2026. For those shortlisted, a competency-based task will be sent prior to interview, for completion by within 48 hours. Interviews are scheduled to take place online across 13th and 14th October via MS Teams. This is a hybrid role with a nominal office of either York or London.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is to start from 7th December 2026 until 31st March 2027.
Legal Adviser / In-House Commercial Lawyer (3 months FTC) 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.
