Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel

at University of Sussex, Falmer, United Kingdom

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Closing date

18 November 2026

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Type of post

Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Part Time, Permanent

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2 November 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and successful in-house legal team. The University Legal Team is part of the Division of General Counsel, Governance & Compliance (GCGC), within the University’s Professional Services Team. The work of the Legal Team is fast-paced, often reactive and integral to delivering the University’s policy and operational priorities. The legal issues are often complex and sensitive and span a variety of topics, cover the full range of legal and regulatory issues facing the University including academic partnerships, student and staff complaints and disciplinary matters, freedom of speech and academic freedom, employment, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, intellectual property, real estate, construction projects and litigation. Members of the Legal Team work collaboratively with other members of the Professional Services Team and academic colleagues to deliver robust, high-quality advice that is solution-based and centred on a sound assessment of legal risk. About you You will be qualified to practise as a barrister or solicitor in England and Wales and hold a current practising certificate. You will have at least 3 years PQE and have demonstrable experience in areas of law relevant to the University. You will be expected to deliver high quality, pragmatic legal advice at pace across the broad range of the University’s activities, providing an efficient and effective service that represents excellent value for money for the University. About our Division Please find further information regarding the division at General Counsel, Governance and Compliance: University of Sussex . Why work here Find out more about our reward and benefits package . Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion . Further Key Information Please contact Juliet Escombe j.escombe@sussex.ac.uk Tel 01273 876945 for informal enquiries. To apply, applicants should complete the Professional Services Application form and submit a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 explaining how they meet the Person Specification and Essential Criteria, and where possible, the Desirable Criteria. For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above. The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Eligibility The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. Grade 8 starting at £47,389 to £56,535 per annum, pro rata if part time.

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