Commercial Legal Services Adviser
- Employer
- The Open University
- Location
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
- Salary
- £39,992 to £47,722
- Closing date
- 14 Jun 2018
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- Practice area
- Company and commercial, Regulatory
- Contract type
- Locum/Contract
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- In-house
Job Details
Commercial Legal Services Adviser
Finance Division
£39,992 to £47,722 Ref: 14738
Based in Milton Keynes
Temporary contract until 31 December 2019
The Open University is one of the UK’s most respected national institutions and the market leader in distance higher education. Since 1971, it has been inspiring learning and creating opportunities for all who wish to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential, whatever their previous academic attainments. The Open University has demonstrated excellence in research and teaching and confirmed its enormous reach through use of open educational resources.
The Commercial Legal Services section of the Finance Division is responsible for providing legal advice and support to the University and its subsidiary companies.
We are looking for a qualified solicitor or equivalent (minimum 1 year PQE) primarily supporting the University’s research, commercialisation procurement and regulatory activities by drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements. Knowledge and understanding of commercial contracts is essential.
You will also be asked to assist with the provision of advice and support for other ad-hoc matters to ensure that the University is adequately protected. Experience and awareness of governance issues in higher education and charities would be useful but is not essential.
For detailed information and how to apply go to http://www.open.ac.uk/about/employment/vacancies/commercial-legal-services-adviser-14738,
call the Recruitment Co-ordinator, on +44(0)1908 653853 or email Finance-Recruitment@open.ac.uk
quoting the reference number.
Closing date: 12 Noon 14 June 2018
Interview date: Week commencing 25 June 2018
We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community
Company
The Open University
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