"Solicitor (Specialising in Research Contracts)"

Liverpool John Moores University - Legal and Governance Team

Location:

Liverpool

Salary:

£59,966 to £67,468 per annum.

Hours:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Placed On: 19th January 2026 | Closes: 30th January 2026 | Job Ref: 5321

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

With a student and staff population of over 25,000 people and a business operating across numerous sites it is the legal team’s duty to ensure that we keep the LJMU community and estate safe and legally compliant.

We are a small team providing pragmatic advice and support for all Faculties and Departments to minimize risk and ensure that our staff and students are working and studying in an environment where standards are clearly communicated and upheld.

We are also responsible for the statutory and constitutional matters relating to the governance of the university, this includes support for the Board of Governors and Academic Board; the administration of FOI and data protection and the publicly available documentation of the business of the University.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Solicitor specialising in Research Contracts to join our Legal and Governance Team. You will lead and manage the research and innovation function within the Legal Department and will manage the Contracts Officer. You will draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements with focus on innovation and collaboration. You will manage contractual relationships, mitigate risks, and ensure legal compliance across a diverse range of university activities.

You will be accustomed to working autonomously and managing a significant and varied caseload and will have a business-oriented approach to delivery of legal advice. You will be a team player and have commercial awareness with exceptional communication and organisational skills.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.