Interim Assistant Legal Counsel – Contract Support, London

Job Category: Interims

Location: Main Campus, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom

Hours per week: 21 hours (3 days per week, 1 day on site – Wednesday, non‑negotiable)

Salary: £350 per day

Qualified lawyer with a minimum of one year post‑qualified experience in general commercial contract law (or employment law). Provide practical contract support to the Legal and Compliance team, assisting with preparation, review, administration, and coordination of contracts.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of contracts across departmental lines including procurement, partnerships, and estates.
• Advise on risk associated with draft contract terms, options available, and lead contract negotiations as required.
• Maintain accurate contract records and registers of agreements.
• Liaise with academic and professional services to progress contract matters efficiently.
• Undertake legal research and monitor legal, regulatory and sector‑specific developments to advise on potential impact on the University.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholder clients and external contacts, maintaining the University’s legal services reputation and delivering an excellent level of service.
• Perform any other reasonably requested duties.

• Qualified lawyer with at least one year of post‑qualified experience in general commercial/contract or employment law.
• Strong drafting, legal, and research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organisational, and time‑management skills.
• Strong technical legal knowledge and close attention to detail.
• Excellent legal research skills.