Commercial Solicitor (CSSEC1048)

Grade 8 (£43,414 – £51,805 p.a. depending on experience)

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a commercially minded qualified solicitor looking to join an in-house legal services team? Can you you work with senior colleagues to make a significant contribution across a varied range of mainly commercial contract matters? 

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

The role requires a flexible and outcomes orientated approach, working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve our shared goals. Whilst you will report to the University’s Head of Legal Services, your day to day work will mainly be directed by the University’s Commercialisation Team and will  support negotiation, drafting and preparation of legal documentation relating to a varied caseload including University strategic initiatives, the commercialisation of intellectual property (IP) and industry engagement activities.

This is a challenging role, requiring an energetic and self-motivated individual with a can-do attitude. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport at all levels in the organisation and the ability to think logically and clearly, work to tight deadlines and to be flexible in your approach to work.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme – the University contributes 21.6% of salaryHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Adrian Slater, University Legal Adviser

Email: a.slater@adm.leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 17 Jan 2023

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £43,414 to £51,805 p.a.