In House Commercial Lawyer (fixed term) (REG501323X1)

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. The position is an 18 month fixed-term contract, to cover the secondment of a current team member.

You will need the ability to work well independently, together with three existing 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 has always been 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.

The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term contract for 18 months. Job share arrangements may be considered. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Beena Adatia: email B.Adatia@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Closing Date: 18 Apr 2024
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)