At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead legal advisor for commercial law, managing contracts and supporting the team.
- Company: Join the friendly and inclusive Legal Services team at the University of Nottingham.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, hybrid working, and access to fitness facilities and discounts.
- Other info: Diverse community welcoming applicants from all backgrounds; part-time options available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Experienced in commercial law, especially IT contracts, with strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 59966 - 73686 £ per year.
Salary £59,966 to £73,686 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date: Monday 21 September 2026
Reference: REG1476026
About the role: The Senior Lawyer (Commercial) will be the lead legal advisor and in-house point of contact for commercial law related advice, contracts and support. Working under the strategic direction of the Director and Deputy Director of Legal Services, this role includes a high degree of autonomy in handling complex commercial matters, supervising and managing the Commercial Lawyers in the team and working collaboratively across the adjacent Senior Lawyers in the Regulatory and Contentious and Employment areas.
About the team: As part of the recently restructured, friendly and inclusive Legal Services team, you will contribute to new initiatives, support our ESG activities (including working with the University’s School of Law) and be part of the wider University community. Legal Services is an integral part of the University’s professional services.
About you: We’re looking for a commercial, pragmatic and technically capable lawyer, with great interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise sound commercial judgement in a complex environment. You will have strong experience in contracts and commercial matters, especially IT contracts. You will be comfortable in developing expertise in adjacent areas and work well as part of multidisciplinary teams.
What we offer: Being part of the University of Nottingham Legal Services team offers:
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
- Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
- You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more.
Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. Part time applicants will be considered, subject to business need.
Please contact Sam McGinty, Director of Legal Services via sam.mcginty@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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Senior Lawyer (Commercial) in Nottingham employer: Nottingham
The University of Nottingham offers an exceptional working environment for the Senior Lawyer (Commercial) role, characterised by a friendly, diverse, and inclusive culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With generous benefits including 30 days of holiday, hybrid working arrangements, and access to health and fitness facilities, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful initiatives within the university community. This role not only provides autonomy in handling complex legal matters but also fosters development through engagement with multidisciplinary teams and the opportunity to support ESG activities.
