Legal CounselUniversity

This role is a UK-based, hybrid role based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

About the role:

To support in the provision of timely, outcomes focused and commercially astute legal advice with a focus on contracts, company, intellectual property and procurement, to support the charity and its trading subsidiary, UCAS Media. Taking a risk-based approach to legal advice, you will work with Senior Legal Counsel and Governance teams to ensure legal advice is robust and pragmatic.

Please read the full job description and accountabilities for full details of the role.

Skills, qualifications and experience:

You will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with a proven track record of drafting and advising on commercial contracts and procurement

You will have experience of identifying and managing legal risk across a diverse legal portfolio utilizing a risk-based approach to delivering pragmatic advice and guidance

Ideally you will have experience in an in-house environment.

Strong technical skills and attention to detail particularly in contractual matters is essential.

You will be a team player who works collaboratively with a positive and proactive approach which is outcomes focused.

You will need to have a can-do attitude as well as a willingness to work flexibly not only with your subject matter but also working with colleagues of differing skills and experience.

You must be approachable and be able to present your legal advice in a plain and concise manner.

Package:

Purpose-driven work in a charity-led organisation connecting people to education and opportunity

Internal training, mentoring, and access to industry-recognised certifications through our development academies

Hybrid working model built on trust and flexibility, with a 35-hour week and flexible contracts

30 days annual leave, 3 concessionary days over Christmas, bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional leave

Everyday wellbeing support through Perkbox, offering discounts and wellness tools

Onsite facilities including a subsidised gym, café, and free parking at our Cheltenham office

Inclusive culture supported by employee networks, wellbeing champions, and Mental Health First Aiders

Recognition and reward through our quarterly employee scheme and an ex-gratia bonus for going above and beyond