Legal Adviser

Salary - £28,098 - £32,548 per annum

Full Time, Permanent position

We are looking for a team player to join our small compliance team in the new role of in-house Legal Adviser. The initial focus of the role will be on contracts and data protection advice but with an expectation that the role holder will provide and source a wide range of legal advice for the University.

You will prepare, review, amend and negotiate University and third party contracts in accordance with University policies. Working within agreed guidelines and templates, you will negotiate robust and appropriate agreements on behalf of the University. You will liaise with academics, business development, research, procurement and other professional service colleagues across the University.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate relevant experience of in managing contract processes and drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts. Knowledge of data protection legislation would be an advantage.

If you have relevant experience and are organised and flexible, with excellent interpersonal skills and an eye for detail, we'd like to hear from you.

In addition to a competitive salary and the opportunity to work at our beautiful campus in the heart of York, YSJ employees enjoy access to a superb range of benefits including –

• Generous annual leave entitlement (plus additional leave days during our Christmas closure period)
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Training and development
• Discounts at a wide range of high street brands and local companies, including shops, cinemas and gyms.

We welcome all applicants and particularly people from minority ethnic backgrounds as they are underrepresented within the university.

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.

Closing Date -
Wednesday 04 July 2018 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date -
Friday 20 July 2018