A prestigious higher education institution in the West Midlands is seeking a Legal Counsel Commercial to join their respected legal team. Benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training opportunities designed to support your professional development and work-life balance. Play a key role in shaping commercial legal strategies, collaborating closely with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver dependable and effective legal solutions. What you''ll do: As Legal Counsel Commercial, you will play an integral role in safeguarding the organisation''s interests through expert legal advice and hands-on support. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial contracts including procurement, supply of goods and services, research collaborations, intellectual property matters, and partnership agreements. Supporting colleagues across multiple departments by delivering clear guidance on risk management, compliance issues, data protection requirements, and regulatory frameworks. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to identify potential legal risks Assisting in the resolution of disputes by advising on pre-litigation strategy, alternative dispute resolution options, and liaising with external counsel when necessary. Delivering engaging training sessions for staff on key legal topics such as contract management, data protection obligations, and intellectual prop