The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 572 years. Today, we are one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 13th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Solicitor to work within the University of Glasgow.
The successful candidate will develop, over the period of 2 years, the skills and experience necessary to become a Contracts Manager and Qualified Solicitor. They will assist the Head of Legal and the Contract Managers within the University's Legal & Contracts Team to prepare, negotiate, and finalise research agreements, services agreements, MTAs, NDAs and other contracts with other academic institutions and government bodies, commercial entities, and individuals.
The postholder will assist the Legal & Contracts Team in its aim to ensure maximum benefit to the University whilst appropriately managing risk and intellectual property issues and ensuring compliance with legislation and University policies. They will assist the Legal & Contracts Team to provide high quality contractual and legal advice to academic and other college staff, to support applications for contract funding, and to assist in post-award contract management.
In performing this role, the role holder will be expected to take responsibility for personal learning and development and to fulfil, with support from the University, the requirements set down by the Law Society of Scotland for successful completion of PEAT 2 including completion of the minimum required level of Trainee Continuing Professional Development.
This post is full time and fixed term for 2 years from agreed start date.
Apply online on the University of Glasgow Careers Page before 05 May 2026, 23:45
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
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