Legal Services, including the Information Governance and Insurance Office, sits within the University Secretary's Office and forms part of Professional Services at the University of York. We are a small, friendly and supportive team comprising five lawyers and a Legal Services Co-ordinator.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative legal team supporting a leading UK university. The role offers exposure to a diverse range of legal matters arising from teaching, research, innovation and international collaboration, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your legal expertise within the Higher Education sector. We welcome applications from candidates who may not have previous Higher Education experience but are keen to learn and develop in a varied in-house legal environment
- Qualification & Experience: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive (or equivalent level experience) with post-qualification experience in commercial or contract law. (Experience within the Higher Education sector is not required).
- Legal Expertise: Practical experience in contract law, with the ability to draft, review, and negotiate standard commercial agreements, including NDAs, MOUs, student placement agreements, and service contracts.
- Research & Analysis: Excellent legal research skills with the ability to analyse complex information, identify legal risks, and provide clear, practical advice.
- Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an enthusiastic, proactive approach to learning and working collaboratively within a supportive team environment.
- Specialist Areas (Desirable/Learning Focus): An interest in developing expertise in intellectual property, licensing, commercialisation, procurement, or international educational partnerships.
Interview date: Late September / early October (to be confirmed)
For informal enquiries: please contact Debbie Wilkinson at [email protected]
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.
