Senior University Lawyer (Contracts)

Job description

Senior University Lawyer (Contracts) Application Deadline: 31 May 2026: Department: Governance Legal & Compliance: Employment Type: Full Time: Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park Compensation: Spot Salary - £68k - £72k Description: Please note: Previous applicants may not apply as your application will be rejected. Bath Spa University is seeking an experienced Senior University Lawyer (Contracts) to join our in-house Legal Services team. This is a key senior role, leading on the drafting, negotiation and delivery of complex, high-value contracts that support the University’s strategic ambitions. About the Role: You’ll be our go-to expert for contracts, working across a wide and varied portfolio including: - Major educational partnerships - Income-generating projects and grants - Procurement and commercial agreements This is a hands-on role where you’ll be: - Drafting and negotiating complex contracts day-to-day - Providing high quality legal advice at all levels within the University including to the University Secretary, University Executive Board and the Board of the Governors - Representing the University in external contract negotiations - Helping to shape how Legal Services...