Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel
University of Sussex - General Counsel, Governance and Compliance
| Location: | Falmer |
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| Salary: | Grade 8 starting at £47,389 to £56,535 per annum, pro rata if part time. |
| Hours: | Part Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 2nd November 2026 |
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| Closes: | 18th November 2026 |
| Job Ref: | 44152 |
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
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Why work here
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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.
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The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
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