Legal Adviser / Solicitor (CILEX Fellow)
This is a unique opportunity to work for an institution that unlocks creative potential and provides opportunities that transform lives through education, research, innovation, and enterprise. The University of Southampton, with over 23,000 students and 6,000 staff, is a key member of the Russell Group of universities and a leading research institution with strong links to industry and commerce. As a Legal Adviser, you will assist senior legal advisers and the Director of Legal Services and the Legal Services team, working at the heart of the University, in providing high quality, robust and timely advice across the University’s activities but primarily focused on contractual matters as they arise in our supply chain and education partnerships. Your work will always be varied – no two days will be the same. Responsibilities: Assist senior legal advisers and the Director of Legal Services. Provide high quality, robust, and timely legal advice. Focus primarily on contractual matters in supply chain and education partnerships. Work independently within agreed parameters and deadlines. Proactively seek input from senior colleagues as needed. Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or legal executive with experience in-house or in private practice. Good general training in commercial or contract law. Ability to work to deadlines and manage conflicting priorities. Benefits include a generous annual leave entitlement, a supportive working environment, and access to an excellent pension scheme. As a university, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days, we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach. Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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This is a unique opportunity to work for an institution that unlocks creative potential and provides opportunities that transform lives through education, research, innovation, and enterprise. The University of Southampton, with over 23,000 students and 6,000 staff, is a key member of the Russell Group of universities and a leading research institution with strong links to industry and commerce. As a Legal Adviser, you will assist senior legal advisers and the Director of Legal Services and the Legal Services team, working at the heart of the University, in providing high quality, robust and timely advice across the University’s activities but primarily focused on contractual matters as they arise in our supply chain and education partnerships. Your work will always be varied – no two days will be the same. Responsibilities: Assist senior legal advisers and the Director of Legal Services. Provide high quality, robust, and timely legal advice. Focus primarily on contractual matters in supply chain and education partnerships. Work independently within agreed parameters and deadlines. Proactively seek input from senior colleagues as needed. Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or legal executive with experience in-house or in private practice. Good general training in commercial or contract law. Ability to work to deadlines and manage conflicting priorities. Benefits include a generous annual leave entitlement, a supportive working environment, and access to an excellent pension scheme. As a university, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days, we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach. Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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