In-House Commercial Lawyer

2 months ago

Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom University of Nottingham Full time

Location: University Park

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Solicitor or Barrister to join the University of Nottingham's Legal Services team. Legal Services provides legal advice and representation to the University via its academic faculties and central and professional service departments, on a wide range of legal matters. Legal Services is part of the Registrar's Department and is a small, busy and supportive team.

You will be a practising lawyer from either a private practice or public sector background, who values working in-house within a collegiate and forward-thinking environment.

You will need the ability to work well independently, together with the other commercial lawyers, and as part of the wider team. We are seeking a candidate who is motivated to deliver legal services in a time-responsive, pragmatic, approachable and professional manner. You will need to have strong drafting and client care skills, demonstrable knowledge of commercial legal issues and have the ability to pick up complimentary and non-contentious areas of legal practice with minimal supervision.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Subject to the essential requirement for applicants to be a current registered and practising Solicitor or Barrister, qualified and experienced in practice in England and Wales.

This is a permanent, full-time hours per week) post. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Beena Adatia - email: Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

We are delighted to share that we are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.

We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process.

We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you.

We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more.

Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

£44,263 to £56,021 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

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