About this Role
A standout opportunity has arisen for an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer to join a high-profile, values-led institution in a senior in-house capacity. This is a rare role offering a stimulating blend of strategic legal work, genuine flexibility, and long-term career stability—without billable hour pressure.
Why this role?
This role sits within a collegiate and collaborative in-house legal team and will see you advising on complex, high-value commercial transactions and institutional matters that are truly strategic in nature. The institution is a sector leader, with a strong culture of innovation, continuous learning, and impact-driven work.
Key responsibilities:
Provide strategic legal advice directly to senior executives and decision-makers across a broad range of matters
Draft and negotiate key commercial agreements, including procurement, IT, IP licensing, MOUs, and sponsorship arrangements
Lead and resolve commercial disputes through ADR methods, balancing legal risk with institutional reputation and relationships
Support legal compliance with internal policy, sector-specific legislation, and national legal obligations
Contribute to legal policy, risk frameworks, and contract precedents in a fast-evolving legal environment
Help implement human-centred legal design and innovative legal operations practices
Act as a key internal advisor on governance, regulatory change, and institutional reform initiatives
Manage external counsel and relationships where required
What makes this unique?
Complex and meaningful legal work directly tied to education, innovation, and community impact
Strong emphasis on professional growth, cross-functional collaboration, and legal tech adoption
No timesheets, no billables—just high-value advisory work
Leadership that invests in continuous learning and encourages autonomy and thought leadership
A chance to influence internal policy and shape the legal infrastructure of a globally recognised institution
About you:
At least 6+ years’ post-admission experience in corporate, commercial, or government legal practice
Strong grounding in contract law, IP, corporations law, competition and consumer law
Excellent judgement and the ability to offer pragmatic, actionable advice at pace
Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and managing complex matters independently
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and genuine interest in innovation within legal services
Next steps:
Please reach out to discuss further in strict confidence. We are seeking high-calibre lawyers who want to apply their skills in an environment where their contribution matters.