Legal Counsel

Location: Hybrid, contractually aligned to the Milton Keynes office; office attendance is expected on average at least once per week.

Salary: £47,389–£56,535 per year

Company

hirify.global is a UK university focused on flexible part-time higher education, widening access and research excellence.

What you will do

• Draft, review and negotiate standard and bespoke agreements covering goods and services, consultancy, research funding, academic collaborations, distance delivery and data sharing.
• Research legal, compliance and governance issues and support implementation of resulting actions.
• Advise on contentious matters and disputes, draft related documents and manage outsourced litigation.
• Advise on Office for Students requirements, Competition and Markets Authority requirements and consumer protection duties.
• Provide advice on intellectual property, including copyright, trademarks and internet domain rights.
• Support procurement activities, student appeals and complaints by advising on legal requirements and drafting relevant documents.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with at least two years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for contracts, reports, letters and professional advice.
• Ability to maintain high-quality work under time pressure, prioritise workload and adapt to changing demands.
• Ability to understand internal client needs and tailor legal advice accordingly.
• Ability to work in a higher education environment and commitment to modern university values.
• Competence in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with openness to evolving workplace technology.

Nice to have

• Experience in higher education, charity or another complex regulated organisation.
• Experience with governance, compliance, policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of public procurement legislation, particularly the Procurement Act 2023.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, job share, part-time and compressed hours options.
• Benefits and policies designed to support work-life balance and recognise good performance.
• Opportunity to work within an in-house legal team supporting education, research and commercial activity.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and a personal statement of up to 1,000 words.
• Face-to-face interviews are expected to take place at the Milton Keynes office during the week commencing 12 October 2026.