University of Salford
Legal Counsel
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The University of Salford is one of the UK’s leading industry-facing universities, with over 20,000 students from more than 130 countries. Our ambition is bold:
“By pioneering exceptional industry partnerships, we will lead the way in real-world experiences, preparing students for life.”
We are now seeking a talented and motivated Legal Counsel to join our Legal Services team at this exciting time.
About the role
This is a varied and rewarding in-house legal role, offering the opportunity to work across the full breadth of university activity. You will provide high-quality, pragmatic legal advice to colleagues across academic schools and professional services, supporting effective decision-making while managing legal risk.
Acting as a key contact within the Legal Services team, you will independently handle a wide range of matters, escalating more complex or high-risk issues where appropriate.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Provide expert legal advice across a broad range of areas, including commercial, corporate, and governance matters
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and agreements, including:
- Support the University in legal compliance and risk management, delivering clear, practical guidance
- Advise on when to engage external legal counsel and manage those relationships effectively
Partnership and collaboration agreements, Joint ventures and franchise arrangements, International and apprenticeship-related agreements
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We are looking for a confident, collaborative legal professional who can provide practical, solution-focused advice in a complex and fast-paced environment, who has the following:
- Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a proven track record of post-qualification experience
- Strong expertise in contract and commercial law
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels
- Highly organised, with attention to detail
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Experience working in the Higher Education or public sector would be an advantage
- Experience in dealing with complaints and litigation / dispute resolution would also be an advantage
What’s in it for you?
- Gain exposure to a wide range of complex and interesting legal matters
- Excellent pension scheme
- An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
- Hybrid working
- Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
- Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.
All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.
We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you.
At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.
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