Legal Counsel (G

Legal Services is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join the team, focusing primarily on commercial, intellectual property and procurement matters and providing day-to-day legal support across the University.

You will provide clear, practical legal advice on a wide range of issues, including commercial contracts, procurement, disputes and general operational matters. This is a busy role that requires someone who can work at pace, manage a varied workload, and support stakeholders across the University.

What you will be doing

Providing legal advice across a wide range of areas, with a focus on commercial, intellectual property and procurement mattersDrafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreementsSupporting complex, multi-party contractual arrangementsAssisting the Director of Legal Services and Senior Legal Counsel with policy, procedure and governance mattersHelping to implement processes for contract record keeping and complianceSupporting training and guidance for colleagues across the UniversityManaging case files and supporting the wider Legal Services teamKeeping up to date with legislation and advising on implications for the University

What we are looking for

You will be a practising lawyer (solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate) with strong commercial experience and the ability to work independently. You will have excellent organisation and communication skills, and the ability to negotiate and influence at all levels.

If you would like to join a supportive and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

Closing Date: 08 Feb 2026

Department: Management

Salary: £62,364 to £70,564 per annum plus a market supplement of up to 20%. Permanent