Venn Group
In-House Commercial Solicitor
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In-House Commercial Solicitor
Commercial Solicitor
West Midlands | Hybrid Working | £80,000 | Full Time (37 Hours) | 12-Month FTC
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Solicitor to join the in-house legal team of a large, ambitious university in the West Midlands.
This is a varied and intellectually stimulating role, supporting a broad range of strategic commercial activity across the institution. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, advising on:
- High-value contracts
- Innovative partnerships
- Complex commercial arrangements supporting teaching, research and enterprise
A particular focus of the role includes advising on:
- Partnership and franchise arrangements with:
- NHS bodies
- Further education colleges
- Private sector providers
Your work will ensure these collaborations are:
- Commercially robust
- Legally compliant
- Effectively protect the University’s interests
The position is initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract with strong potential for permanent conversion for the right candidate.
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The Role
This is a genuine business partnering role where you’ll:
- Influence key strategic decisions
- Collaborate with senior leaders across the organisation
- Advise on a broad range of commercial matters, including:
- Partnership and franchise agreements
- Commercial contracts and procurement
- Grant funding agreements
- IT and technology contracts
- Data sharing agreements
- Research collaborations and intellectual property
- Joint ventures and strategic commercial projects
About You
- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales with substantial post-qualification experience in commercial law
- Experience advising on university partnership or franchise arrangements is advantageous, though candidates from other sectors (private sector/FSU education) with comparable commercial expertise are welcomed
- Ideal candidates possess strong experience in:
- Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Assessing contractual risk and governance
- Building senior stakeholder relationships
- Working in higher education or public sector environments
- The ability to thrive in fast-paced, strategic settings with clear ** elecciones**
- Proven track record of delivering quality legal advice with consideration for broader business objectives
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What’s on Offer?
- £80,000 salary
- Hybrid/flexible working
- High-quality, diverse commercial work
- Excellent pension and 25+ days annual leave
- Collaborative in-house legal team environment
- Opportunity to shape major strategic university projects
- chance to contribute to cutting-edge research, teaching innovation and enterprise growth
If you’re seeking a role to advance or expand your career in higher education, this offers an exciting opportunity to join a well-regarded institution, delivering impactful commercial work.
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