The University of Salford · UK
Join a leading UK university shaping the future through industry partnerships. As Legal Counsel, you’ll provide strategic legal advice across academic and professional services, manage risk, and support innovation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding in-house legal role, offering the opportunity to work across the full breadth of university activity. You will provide high-quality, pragmatic legal advice to colleagues across academic schools and professional services, supporting effective decision-making while managing legal risk.
Acting as a key contact within the Legal Services team, you will independently handle a wide range of matters, escalating more complex or high-risk issues where appropriate.
What You Will Do
Provide expert legal advice across a broad range of areas, including commercial, corporate, and governance matters.
Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and agreements.
Support the University in legal compliance and risk management, delivering clear, practical guidance.
Advise on when to engage external legal counsel and manage those relationships effectively.
Handle partnership and collaboration agreements, joint ventures and franchise arrangements, international and apprenticeship-related agreements.
What We Are Looking For
Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a proven track record of post-qualification experience.
Strong expertise in contract and commercial law.
Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
Highly organised, with attention to detail.
Commitment to continuous professional development.
Experience working in the Higher Education or public sector would be an advantage.
Experience in dealing with complaints and litigation / dispute resolution would also be an advantage.
UoS are committed to safer recruitment practices. Successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure & Barring Service. This advert may close early depending on applicant numbers.