Senior University Lawyer (Contracts)

Bath Spa University is seeking an experienced Senior University Lawyer (Contracts) to join our in-house Legal Services team.

This is a key senior role, leading on the drafting, negotiation and delivery of complex, high-value contracts that support the University’s strategic ambitions.

About the Role

You’ll be our go-to expert for contracts, working across a wide and varied portfolio including:

• Major educational partnerships.
• Income-generating projects and grants.
• Procurement and commercial agreements.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be:

• Drafting and negotiating complex contracts day-to-day.
• Providing high quality legal advice at all levels within the University including to the University Secretary, University Executive Board and the Board of the Governors.
• Representing the University in external contract negotiations.
• Helping to shape how Legal Services operates, improving contract review processes and fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is not just experienced, but truly confident operating as a senior contracts lawyer.

You will:

• Be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England with significant post-qualification experience, sufficient to supervise others in accordance with Law Society requirements.
• Have a proven ability to, and a strong track record of, drafting, amending, advising on, and negotiating complex, high-value contracts as a core part of your previous role(s).
• Be able to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-specialists, including senior leader.

Additional Information

Spot Salary - £68k - £72k per annum

Interviews will be held as soon as we receive a sufficient number of high quality applications.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement.
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time).
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling.
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work.
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app.