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Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial & IP

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University of Cambridge

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You need significant post-qualification experience, strong commercial law skills, attention to detail, independent work capabilities, and the ability to advise senior stakeholders.
  • You will provide clear legal advice to internal clients, supervise junior staff, and serve as the Copyright Officer, ensuring robust guidance across the University.

Requirements

  • is a team player who embraces change; is excited to make impact and share their ideas with the team; is ambitious and keen to learn new things; wants to learn and be stretched in order to develop and grow as a lawyer;
  • works effectively under pressure, exercising autonomy, judgement and initiative;
  • displays attention to detail and demonstrates an aptitude for rapid learning; and
  • wants to be involved in the trial and implementation of new technology adoption to contribute to building a best-in-class legal function for the University.
  • We expect you to have significant experience:
  • post-qualification, in private practice or in-house, particularly within a large, complex organisation;
  • providing legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters;
  • drafting, reviewing, advising on and negotiating a wide variety of non-standard agreements and resolving commercial disputes;
  • identifying, assessing, and managing legal risks, taking into account matters ancillary to one's area of expertise;
  • advising on international matters / collaborations;
  • working independently, managing substantial matters without supervision;
  • supervising other legal professionals;
  • delivering training and designing legal resources, guidance, and templates for a diverse, non-legal audience; and
  • advising and influencing senior stakeholders with confidence and gravitas.

Responsibilities

  • providing internal clients with accessible, clear, pragmatic and robust advice at all levels within the University (without supervision)
  • having supervisory responsibility for more junior members of staff
  • entailing the role of Copyright Officer for the University

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Legal Counsel role?

The primary focus of the Senior Legal Counsel role is to provide legal advice across a broad range of commercial areas relevant to the higher education sector, including export control, data protection, procurement, and intellectual property matters.

Is prior experience required for this position?

Yes, significant post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house is required, particularly within a large, complex organization.

Will I have the opportunity to supervise other legal professionals?

Yes, the role includes supervisory responsibility for more junior members of staff.

What type of legal issues will I be advising on?

You will be advising on a wide variety of commercial matters, including non-standard agreements, managing legal risks, and international collaborations.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, the position offers the chance to learn and grow as a lawyer, and to be involved in new technology adoption within the legal function.

How does the University support flexible working arrangements?

The University values both face-to-face engagement and personal freedom, and encourages tailoring arrangements that suit individual preferences and business needs.

What does the application process entail?

Interested candidates should click the 'Apply' button, register with the recruitment system, and submit their CV and cover letter along with quoting reference AY41438.

Is there a requirement for background checks after accepting an offer?

Yes, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure check and a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How does the University approach diversity and inclusion?

The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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