Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our Commercial, Corporate and IP team at the University of Cambridge. As a key member of our professional services team, you will play a crucial role in providing legal advice and guidance to internal clients across a wide range of commercial areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Providing legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters, including export control, data protection, procurement, intellectual property and national security matters.
  • Drafting, reviewing, advising on and negotiating non-standard agreements and resolving commercial disputes.
  • Identifying, assessing and managing legal risks, taking into account matters ancillary to one's area of expertise.
  • Advising on international matters and collaborations.
  • Supervising other legal professionals and delivering training and designing legal resources, guidance and templates for a diverse, non-legal audience.
  • Advising and influencing senior stakeholders with confidence and gravitas.
About You

We are looking for someone who is a team player, excited to make an impact and share their ideas with the team. You should be ambitious and keen to learn new things, with a desire to develop and grow as a lawyer. You should also be able to work effectively under pressure, exercising autonomy, judgement and initiative.

Requirements
  • Significant experience post-qualification in private practice or in-house, particularly within a large, complex organisation.
  • Experience providing legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters.
  • Ability to draft, review, advise on and negotiate non-standard agreements and resolve commercial disputes.
  • Ability to identify, assess and manage legal risks, taking into account matters ancillary to one's area of expertise.
  • Ability to advise on international matters and collaborations.
  • Ability to supervise other legal professionals and deliver training and design legal resources, guidance and templates for a diverse, non-legal audience.
  • Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders with confidence and gravitas.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work in a world-leading institution with a reputation for excellence. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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