University Commercial/Contracts Lawyer

Department

University Secretary's Office

Salary

£37,694 - £46,049 a year (pro-rata for part-time working)

Grade

Grade 6

Contract status

Open

Hours of work

Full-time (flexibility available)

Based at

University of York campus (with some remote working options available)

Posted Date

29/01/2026

Apply by

26/02/2026

Job Reference

14656

Documents

• Job Description (14656).pdf (PDF, 326.17kb)
  
  

Role Description

Department

Legal Services which includes the Information Governance and Insurance Office sits within the University Secretary’s Office and is part of Professional Services. The legal team is a small friendly team of five lawyers and a legal services co-ordinator and provides a supportive environment.

Role

We are looking for a lawyer who is interested in Higher Education work and is prepared to learn, carry out research, drafting and generally assist other members of the team in the delivery of legal contracts, NDAs, placements, commercialisation and international work. The work will predominantly be commercial and contract based.

Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed

• Experience of the HE sector is not required. We are seeking a lawyer with excellent research and legal drafting skills and some experience of contract law. The role will primarily deal with contracts and commercial agreements including NDAs, student placements, MOUs, licensing, intellectual property and assisting other lawyers on international partnerships. We are looking for someone enthusiastic about learning and prepared to contribute to the team and the University.
  
  

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Julia Durham and Debbie Wilkinson at julia.durham@york.ac.uk and debbie.wilkinson@york.ac.uk

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We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

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