At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and negotiate income-generating contracts while supporting innovative projects at UCL.
- Company: Join UCL, a top 10 global university with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: 41 days holiday, pension scheme, on-site gym, and employee assistance programme.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth in a diverse environment.
- Why this job: Shape a new contracting function and make a real impact in education and research.
- Qualifications: Experience in reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements is essential.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
UCL is one of the world's top 10 universities, with more than 50,000 students, 16,000 staff and a turnover exceeding 2bn. With that scale comes an exciting and diverse range of commercial, research, education and innovation opportunities. We're looking for a Contracts Manager (Revenue Generating) to join UCL's Legal Services team and provide practical contracting support to help colleagues progress those opportunities effectively. As the team develops, the shape of the role and the mix of work are likely to evolve, so we're looking for someone who is comfortable working in a developing service, helping to shape processes and adapting as priorities change.
As Contracts Manager (Revenue Generating), you'll be the first point of contact for a portfolio of routine and moderately complex income-generating contracts, working closely with colleagues across Legal Services, Finance, Commercial & Procurement, Research & Innovation, faculties, departments and professional services. Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including consultancy, research and collaboration agreements, statements of work and services contracts, SaaS/software arrangements, and IP licences.
- Provide practical, commercially focused contract guidance that helps colleagues progress opportunities while protecting UCL's legal, financial, regulatory and reputational interests.
- Apply UCL's templates, playbooks and standard positions, identifying deviations and escalating novel, complex or higher-risk issues to Legal Counsel.
- Work collaboratively with specialist teams on areas including IP, data protection, tax, insurance, procurement and commercialisation.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract processes, templates, guidance and contract management systems.
This is a great opportunity to work at the heart of a globally recognised institution, supporting innovative, revenue-generating activity across education, research, enterprise and commercial partnerships — and helping shape a newly established contracting function as it develops.
To do this job you'll need practical experience of reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial, research or other legal agreements. You'll understand key contractual issues such as IP, confidentiality, liability, indemnities, warranties, data protection, performance and governing law, and be confident identifying commercial risks and proposing pragmatic solutions. Experience involving software, consultancy, research, services, data protection, IP or commercial collaborations will be particularly valuable.
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent.
University Contracts Manager in London employer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
UCL's Information Services Division (ISD) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among over 50,000 staff and students. With a commitment to employee growth, ISD provides extensive benefits including 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technology areas. Located in the heart of London, UCL promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
