Personal Specification
The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).
Essential
Academic Qualifications:
A minimum of a 2:1 honour degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or demonstrable equivalent academic or professional achievement, this may include relevant experience and successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) (S).
Professional Qualifications
Qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales (S).
Substantial experience gained following qualification in commercial and contract law (S).
At interview, candidates must demonstrate and provide evidence of:
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Extensive experience of providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice on commercial and contract law matters, including grant funding and research contracts. Experience of advising on one or more of subsidy control, public procurement or public law would be advantageous (S&I).
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Proven experience of managing, leading, developing and supporting a high performing team of legal professionals (I).
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Strong legal judgement and appreciation of legal risk (I).
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The ability to think strategically and creatively, see legal issues in their wider context and advise accordingly (I).
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Strong analytical skills, and the ability to deliver timely, proportionate, and considered advice based on sound legal research (I).
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The ability to build strong relationships with clients and champion the work of the Legal Team (I).
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An understanding of the role of lawyers within public sector organisations and the ability to apply the governance and statutory framework within which UKRI operates (I).
Candidates invited to interview will be asked to provide specific examples to demonstrate how they meet the above criteria.
Benefits
We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!
A list of benefits below:
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An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
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30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).
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Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
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Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
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Flexible working options.
Plus, many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!
For further information on our benefits please see:
Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact [email protected].
Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact [email protected].
