Senior Legal Adviser

2 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Euraxess Full time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Adviser to join our team at the University of Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor or legal executive to provide high-quality, robust, and timely advice across the University's activities.

The ideal candidate will have received good general training in commercial or contract law and be self-sufficient and capable of working independently within agreed parameters. You will be proactive in seeking input from senior colleagues as needed and able to work to deadlines and conflicting priorities within a team environment.

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum

About Us

The University of Southampton is a leading research institution with strong links to industry and commerce. As a key member of the Russell Group of universities, we offer a supportive working environment and excellent benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and access to an excellent pension scheme.

Job Description

As a Senior Legal Adviser, you will assist senior legal advisers and the Director of Legal Services and the Legal Services team in providing high-quality, robust, and timely advice across the University's activities. Your work will primarily focus on contractual matters arising in our supply chain and education partnerships.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Qualified solicitor or legal executive with experience gained in-house or in private practice
  • Good general training in commercial or contract law
  • Self-sufficient and capable of working independently within agreed parameters

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Supportive working environment

Access to an excellent pension scheme



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