Senior Solicitor

• Senior in-house role with genuine autonomy and influence
• Competitive salary with strong work-life balance and stability

About Our Client

The client is a well-regarded UK university known for its strong governance, academic excellence and progressive approach to operations. With a values-led culture, they place real emphasis on collaboration, integrity and public impact. The organisation offers a supportive working environment, strong benefits and a commitment to flexible working and long-term career development.

Job Description

The Senior Solicitor will be:

• Providing legal advice on a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements
• Supporting the organisation on governance, compliance and risk matters
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial documentation
• Advising senior stakeholders across academic and professional services teams
• Contributing to the development of policies, processes and best practice within the legal function

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with strong PQE gained in commercial law
• Experienced in drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts
• Comfortable advising senior stakeholders in a complex, multi-faceted organisation
• Able to balance risk management with pragmatic, solutions-focused advice
• Self-sufficient, collaborative and keen to work within a small in-house team

What's on Offer

This permanent role offers a salary of up to £67,000, alongside an excellent public-sector benefits package including generous pension contributions, annual leave, flexible and hybrid working, and access to wellbeing and development programmes. This is a rare opportunity to secure a senior in-house role offering stability, influence and genuine work-life balance within a respected institution. This is more than just a job-it's a long-term career move.

If you're an experienced Senior Solicitor, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.