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Deputy Head of Legal Services

Employer
Hays Legal
Location
England, Leicestershire, Leicester
Salary
£45000.00 - £56000.00 per annum
Closing date
19 Jun 2018
Reference
3336630

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Practice area
Company and commercial
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
7 years+
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Public sector/Charities

Job Details


Your new company
A forward thinking and growing High Education Institute is seeking a Senior Solicitor for a Deputy Head of Legal Services position within an established legal department.

Your new role
Reporting to and deputising for the Head of Legal Services, this post is responsible for providing commercial legal advice across the university, ensuring that the university operates within the requisite law and regulatory frameworks, that legal risks are identified, practical business solutions developed and risks managed and mitigated.

The role has a portfolio which includes; commercial contracts, commercialisation agreements, Intellectual Property, Academic and industry collaboration and disputes and litigation. The successful candidate will also take full responsibility for the corporate secretarial function within the university.


What you'll need to succeed
The role requires someone to have a thorough understanding of the university and the sector in which it operates to be able to evaluate and analyse best practice based on clear understanding of the legal issues involved.

Experience within the Higher Education sector will be a distinct advantage and experience drafting, negotiating and advising on HE sector common contracts such as international collaboration and research agreements would be an advantage.

What you'll get in return
A fantastic opportunity to join an exceptional legal department.

What you need to do now
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