Senior Solicitor​/Senior Legal Advisor; Global and Commercial

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by a passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.

Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group is crucial in shaping the world around us.

The Senior Solicitor/Senior Legal Advisor (Global and Commercial) is responsible for providing professional legal advice in relation to commercial, corporate, education, international, intellectual property, and/or technology matters involving the Coventry University Group. This includes advising on complex academic and commercial projects relating to the Group’s Global strategy and developing and delivering strategies to support the Group’s plan to increase the nature and extent of its activities, whilst minimising legal and financial risk to the Group.

The Senior Solicitor/Senior Legal Advisor (Global and Commercial) is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and drafting agreements with suppliers, purchasers, large corporate entities, government and funding bodies and other higher education institutions. In addition, the Senior Solicitor/Senior Legal Advisor will review, update, and develop precedents and templates to ensure that the Group’s commercial, corporate, education, international, intellectual property, Infrastructure research and technology activities comply with statutory and regulatory requirements and sector best practice.

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales. Or equivalent

Our successful candidate will require experience of working in a commercial legal environment with demonstrable experience in relation to the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts.

You will demonstrate expert knowledge of commercial, contract, company, intellectual property, and data protection law alongside expertise is advising on and negotiating contract terms.

Experience working in an environment that is constantly changing, and the ability to adapt with those changes is also required for this role.

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes:

• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

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