Working under the strategic direction of the Director and Deputy Director of Legal Services, this role includes a high degree of autonomy in handling complex commercial matters, supervising and managing the Commercial Lawyers in the team and working collaboratively across the adjacent Senior Lawyers in the Regulatory and Contentious and Employment areas. 

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 commercial, pragmatic and technically capable lawyer, with great interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise sound commercial judgement in a complex environment. You will have strong experience in contracts and commercial matters, especially IT contracts. You will be comfortable in developing expertise in adjacent areas and work well as part of multidisciplinary teams. 

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 21/09/2026.

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. Part time applicants will be considered, subject to business need. 

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: 21 Sep 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

Working under the strategic direction of the Deputy Director of Legal Services, this role includes a high degree of autonomy in handling complex contentious matters, supervising and managing the Regulatory and Contentious Lawyers in the team and working collaboratively across the adjacent Senior Lawyers in the Commercial and Employment areas. 

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 pragmatic, analytical and technically capable lawyer, with great interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement in a complex environment. You will have strong experience in regulatory and contentious matters, at all stages of litigation. You will be comfortable in developing expertise in adjacent areas and work well as part of multidisciplinary teams. 

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 21/09/2026. 

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. Part time applicants will be considered, subject to business need. 

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: 21 Sep 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

About the team – as part of the University’s friendly and inclusive Legal Services, you will be part of the Legal Operations team, enabling the lawyers to work as efficiently as possible and being an active part of the University community.  Legal Services is an integral part of the University’s professional services and is relied on by colleagues for clear and practical legal support. 

About you – we’re looking for Law graduates or graduates who have taken a qualifying post-graduate law conversion course, in addition to relevant experience. You should have experience of a broad range of office duties, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and a confident computer user. You should have the ability to work effectively, professionally and efficiently in a busy office environment, preferably with prior relevant experience in a legal support role. You should have experience of and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, particularly in undertaking case work. 

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 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and up to 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 more. Follow the link to our benefits website 

What next – Candidates are invited to submit an application form, which involves answering some short questions, by 24 August 2026, with online assessment and interviews in the week commencing 7 September 2026.  

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. Part time appointment will be considered with a minimum of 30 hours per week. If you are a UK Visa holder, please see further here. 

Further information is available in the role profile which you should read thoroughly. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’. 

Please contact Jon Ludford-Thomas, Senior Lawyer (Employment) via legal-services@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)