This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.

About the role 

The Lawyer (Commercial) works alongside the team of commercial lawyers to provide timely, commercially-astute and practical legal advice, drafting and negotiation across a broad range of commercial, contracts, procurement and IP related matters. As part of the wider Legal Services team, you will also contribute to service improvement initiatives, training and cross-discipline projects.

About the team

As part of the recently restructured, friendly and inclusive Legal Services team, you will be part of shaping the future of the service, including contributing to new initiatives, supporting our ESG activities (including working with the University’s School of Law) and being part of the wider University community.  Legal Services is an integral part of the University’s professional services and is relied on by colleagues to provide clear and practical legal support and guidance.

About you

We’re looking for a qualified lawyer with experience of working within contracts, commercial or higher education disciplines, who has a willingness to take on a broad range of work independently and contribute to projects. Strong communications skills are a must, as is an ability to provide advice which is easy for colleagues to practically implement. We are building a team which are Higher Education lawyers first; specialists second –candidates must be willing to learn about the HE landscape and regulation, to give their advice in the University context. 

What we offer 

Being part of the University of Nottingham Legal Services team offers:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities, including through membership of the Association of University Legal Practitioners. 
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. 

Please contact Sam McGinty, Director of Legal Services via sam.mcginty@nottingham.ac.uk  if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: 03 Jun 2026
Category: Internal Only

The Head of Legal Operations is responsible for developing and leading the newly formed Legal Operations team. Legal Ops will support the highly efficient and effective running of the Legal Services team, providing innovation, insights and support across all process and administration including systems/technology, records, risk, financial and HR activities.

As part of the Legal Services leadership team, the post holder will lead the provision of data driven insights and key reports; they will be responsible for the effective deployment of systems and legal technology in Legal Services; and will ensure the team is supported by comprehensive processes, SOPs and policies. 

About the team

As part of the recently restructured, friendly and inclusive Legal Services team, you will contribute to new initiatives, support our ESG activities (including working with the University’s School of Law) and be part of the wider University community.  Legal Services is an integral part of the University’s professional services.

About you

We’re looking for a creative, organised and technology-confident individual, with great interpersonal and people management skills and the ability to constructively challenge established ways of working, while presenting innovative solutions. Familiarity with the work of an in-house legal team or working within the higher education sector would be an advantage, but not essential. You will be comfortable tackling a broad range of challenges and learning new skills along the way.

What we offer

Being part of the University of Nottingham Legal Services team offers:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities, including through membership of the Association of University Legal Practitioners. 
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next 

Candidates are invited to submit an application by 29 June 2026, with interviews to follow on a date to be confirmed in late July/early August. 

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. 

Please contact Sam McGinty, Director of Legal Services via sam.mcginty@nottingham.ac.uk  if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)