Senior Legal Counsel

We are currently working in partnership with a University who are recruiting for a Senior Legal Counsel on an initial 3-month locum contract. The position is due to start immediately, and the rate of pay is circa £400 - £450 per day (Umbrella), but this can be negotiable depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience working within a commercial legal environment, with strong experience in contract drafting, negotiation and review. Experience within the education or public sector would be advantageous, alongside a strong understanding of data protection, regulatory and compliance matters.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a broad range of legal matters, including commercial contracts, procurement projects, charity law, regulatory and compliance matters, data protection, safeguarding, equality issues and student-related matters
• Managing a high volume of IT contracts and providing legal support on technology-related matters
• Preparing, negotiating and reviewing key commercial contracts, including NDAs, transfer agreements and consultancy agreements
• Drafting and negotiating contracts in consultation with colleagues across Academic and Professional Services departments
• Providing legal advice and support to colleagues across the University
• Supporting the teaching and research activities of the University through effective commercial and legal advice

Experience required:

• Qualified legal professional with relevant commercial legal experience
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
• Experience handling a broad range of commercial and regulatory legal matters
• Experience working with internal stakeholders across multiple departments

Please note that you require recent relevant experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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