Commercial Legal Adviser

Join a dynamic legal team where you\’ll lead on high-value contracts and shape strategic partnerships across a vibrant university. This is your chance to make a real impact, working at the heart of innovation, collaboration, and legal excellence.

Client Details

Be part of a top-ranked institution known for exceptional student experience and teaching quality. Join a forward-thinking, inclusive environment where your work drives real impact and innovation.

Description

Reporting to the Head of Legal Services, the post-holder will undertake a range of services in support of the University including legal and administrative support. They will manage their own portfolio of commercial contracts-reviewing, advising, negotiating, and drafting-ensuring compliance with financial and governance regulations.

The role supports legal contract progression across areas such as academic partnerships, international collaborations, research funding, IT, procurement, and marketing. The post-holder will ensure contract processes are followed, liaise with stakeholders, and identify outstanding information or risks.

They will draft legal agreements and letters, assist senior legal staff, respond to internal queries, and support contract administration. The role also includes handling low to medium complexity casework across a wide range of university business areas.

Profile

• Law degree or qualifying experience
• Commercial contracts – ideally from another academic institution

Job Offer

• A competitive salary starting at c. £42,000. Annual increases.
• Permanent position within a well-regarded organisation
• office based, five days per week in Ealing with fixed hours 9-5
• Comprehensive benefits package to be confirmed during the recruitment process.
• QWE sign-off for SQE available

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