Legal Advisor

Organisation

Cranfield University

School/Department

Finance

Based at

Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Hours of work

37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered

Salary

Salary in the range of £33,809 to £37,684 per annum, with potential progression up to £47,105 per annum

We are seeking two motivated legal professionals who are comfortable working as part of a small team to join our in-house legal team to provide support for the work of the University and several of it’s subsidiary companies.

About the Role

In this role you will review, negotiate, draft and advise on the terms and conditions of a diverse range of contracts and agreements to ensure that they do not expose the University or subsidiary to unreasonable risk, comply with current legislation, are appropriate for the University’s status as an educational charity, and follow the University’s policies, procedures and regulations. This may often be against challenging deadlines.

The role will also include maintaining legal files to ensure a clear audit trail, meeting with stakeholders to explain legal risk and carrying out research to keep up to date on legal and compliance developments.

About You

You will hold an English Law degree or equivalent and have a sound knowledge of commercial and contract law. You will have excellent drafting, negotiation, project management and communication skills. It is essential that you are able to break down and understand complex issues using a methodical and logical approach.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here .

Sitting within the Finance PSU, the legal team help to protect the University and its subsidiaries through the identification and mitigation of risks associated with their business operations, providing legal advice in that respect to employees from multiple backgrounds at all levels within the organisations.

The team supports all business units with negotiating, drafting and amending a wide range of legal commercial agreements, giving advice and assistance to resolve legal disputes. The team also has some involvement with property leases and licences as well as airport specific matters.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here .

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. Find out about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here .

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

To arrange for an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Victoria Scott, Senior Legal Advisor [email protected]

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: [email protected] Please quote reference number 4120.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 10 July 2022