Senior Lawyer (Commercial)
Area: Legal Services
Location: University Park
Reference: REG1476026
Closing Date: Monday 21 September 2026
About the role
The Senior Lawyer (Commercial) will be the lead legal advisor and in-house point of contact for commercial law related advice, contracts and support. Working under the strategic direction of the Director and Deputy Director of Legal Services, this role includes a high degree of autonomy in handling complex commercial matters, supervising and managing the Commercial Lawyers in the team and working collaboratively across the adjacent Senior Lawyers in the Regulatory and Contentious and Employment areas.
About the team
As part of the recently restructured, friendly and inclusive Legal Services team, you will contribute to new initiatives, support our ESG activities (including working with the University’s School of Law) and be part of the wider University community. Legal Services is an integral part of the University’s professional services.
Requirements
We’re looking for a commercial, pragmatic and technically capable lawyer, with great interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise sound commercial judgement in a complex environment. You will have strong experience in contracts and commercial matters, especially IT contracts. You will be comfortable in developing expertise in adjacent areas and work well as part of multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- Hybrid working arrangement with a blended approach of home and office working each week
- Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year
- Commitment to staff development through training, continued support, and career progression opportunities, including membership of the Association of University Legal Practitioners
- Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes, and more
Pay
£59,966 to £73,686 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Schedule
Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. Part time applicants will be considered, subject to business need.