Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial

4 days ago

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

The University of Cambridge is seeking a senior commercial lawyer to join its commercial, corporate and IP team. As a key member of the team, you will provide internal clients with accessible, clear, pragmatic and robust advice on a broad range of commercial matters, including export control, data protection, procurement, intellectual property and national security.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal advice on commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing, advising on and negotiating agreements and resolving disputes.
  • Identify, assess and manage legal risks, taking into account matters ancillary to your area of expertise.
  • Advise on international matters and collaborations, working independently and managing substantial matters without supervision.
  • Supervise other legal professionals and deliver training and designing legal resources, guidance and templates for a diverse, non-legal audience.
  • Advise and influence senior stakeholders with confidence and gravitas.
About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is a team player who embraces change and is excited to make an impact and share their ideas with the team.
  • Works effectively under pressure, exercising autonomy, judgement and initiative.
  • Displays attention to detail and demonstrates an aptitude for rapid learning.
  • Wants to be involved in the trial and implementation of new technology adoption to contribute to building a best-in-class legal function for the University.
Requirements

We expect you to have significant experience:

  • Post-qualification, in private practice or in-house, particularly within a large, complex organisation.
  • Providing legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters.
  • Drafting, reviewing, advising on and negotiating a wide variety of 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 / collaborations.
  • Working independently, managing substantial matters without supervision.
  • Supervising other legal professionals.
  • Delivering training and designing legal resources, guidance, and templates for a diverse, non-legal audience.
  • Advising and influencing 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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