At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage research and innovation agreements while providing legal advice to academics and teams.
- Company: Join a leading university with a focus on research and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid working, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to collaborate across departments.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in academia while honing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Law degree or equivalent, plus experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.
The predicted salary is between 50 - 50 £ per hour.
Euston, London
£35 to £50 per hour
Six month contract
Full time or part time
Hybrid working with three days in the office
Noble Recruiting is working with one of the world’s leading universities to recruit an experienced Legal Contracts Manager for its Research and Innovation Services team. This is a varied contract role managing a portfolio of research and innovation agreements while providing practical legal and commercial advice to academics and internal teams.
Responsibilities:
- Research funding agreements
- Research collaboration agreements
- Framework agreements
- Studentship agreements
- Confidentiality agreements
- Material Transfer Agreements
- Data sharing agreements
- Equipment loan agreements
You will also advise on contractual risk, intellectual property, publication rights, confidentiality, liability, indemnities, licensing and data protection. The role involves working closely with academic departments, business development teams and colleagues responsible for intellectual property and commercialisation. You will manage contract workflows, ensure agreements meet funding requirements and support improvements to internal processes.
Your Experience:
- A law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law or equivalent qualification
- Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal contracts
- Strong knowledge of warranties, liabilities, indemnities, governing law and jurisdiction
- The ability to identify legal and commercial risks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The confidence to explain complex contractual matters to non-legal colleagues
- Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines
Experience within higher education, research funding or a commercial research environment would be useful but is not essential. This Legal Contracts Manager role is available on an initial six month contract with potential for extension.
Legal Contracts Manager employer: Noble Recruiting Ltd.
Noble Recruiting Ltd. offers a vibrant work culture in Basildon, Essex, where employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow professionally. With a focus on teamwork and exceptional customer service, the company provides ample opportunities for career advancement and skill development, making it an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding role in the equipment hire industry.
