Job Description

Contract Management Legal Counsel

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Department: Office of the CIO

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Newquay, Cornwall, UK

Description

*Please ensure you submit a cover letter with your application, without this, your application will not be shortlisted*

About King’s College London

King’s College London is a world‑renowned university recognised for academic excellence, impactful research, and global reach. With nearly 33,000 students from 190 countries, it is consistently ranked among the top 30 universities globally (THE World University Rankings 2025).

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Solicitor—ideally with IT contracting expertise—to join our Contract Management team. The successful applicant will provide pragmatic, solutions‑focused legal advice, negotiate commercial agreements, and support operational risk management across the university’s digital and procurement landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including SLAs, software licences, supplier contracts, and partnership arrangements.
• Manage call‑off agreements under APUC, CCS, and similar public sector procurement frameworks.
• Advise on legal risks related to cloud technologies, cybersecurity, AI tools, and data residency.
• Ensure supplier contracts meet digital governance and institutional compliance standards.
• Provide expert legal guidance on contractual obligations, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent legal professional.
• Strong experience in IT contract negotiation and commercial law.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, and public‑sector procurement frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Employee Benefits

• Hybrid Working - Minimum of 5 days per month in the office
• 10% Performance related bonus
• 30 Days holiday and maximum of 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
• Sick pay
• 4 Discretionary Christmas Closure Days
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Service time - 3 Volunteer days per year
• Free onsite parking & Bike racks
• Annual leave purchase scheme - up to a maximum of 10 days (subject to national minimum wage requirements)
• Student Discount (access to Totum, Unidays & Student Beans)
• CycleScheme
• TechScheme
• Opportunities for formal training and professional certification
• Free access to Linkedin Learning
• Free access to Future Learn short courses
• Potential for internal promotion and advancement

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We are an inclusive and welcoming employer that encourages a wide range of applicants. We embrace diversity and want everyone to be able to bring their whole selves to work and succeed.

This is in line with King's College London (KCL).