Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit are seeking an ambitious Contracts Lawyer/Solicitor to deliver a step change in innovation contracting and legal services support. As the leading business partner, you will have the opportunity to draft, edit, and negotiate a variety of contract types including research contracts, grants, collaborative agreements, and commercial contracts.

What a Solicitor will be responsible for:

• Building productive relationships with academic and support staff to support specialist contract needs.
• Providing commercial guidance and advice with respect to complex contractual issues.
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalising a variety of contracts.
• Analysing and determining the level of risk associated with legal contracts and providing mechanisms for managing associated risk.
• Drafting and negotiating collaborative agreements with a range of external stakeholders.
• Managing instructions to external law firms for the provision of external specialist advice.

What a Solicitor will need to join the team:

• A qualified solicitor with experience in contracts law.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Understanding/experience within higher education.
• Knowledge of grant and commercial funding arrangements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What you will get in return:

• Salary up to £52K
• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team.
• A full-time permanent position
• Competitive salary
• 35 days annual leave
• A generous pension
• Flexible working options

If you think this one's for you

Please contact Izzy Richards at Yolk Recruitment on 07458160673 or

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work