Are you a collaborative and positive team player? Skilled at building constructive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders? Do you have a proactive approach, pre-empting stakeholder needs? The Junior Commercial Lawyer/Paralegal plays a key role in the Legal and Innovation and Commercialisation Office (ICO) Departments. This role requires experience in commercial law and includes providing advice to the scientific research community at Rothamsted. Working to tight deadlines, paying attention to detail, effective time-management and dealing with a large volume of matters will be key to success. Tasks Include But Are Not Limited To Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of cross-border commercial and research contracts Review redlines, formulate legal responses and conduct negotiations with counterparties within a tight time-frame Communicate advice clearly on a variety of contract and other legal issues Provide assistance within the Legal Department for all matters Assist with management and development of clause language and templates Educate stakeholders on sound legal practices and new developments impacting the business Liaise with appropriate departments to ensure financial aspects of contracts are in compliance with Institute Policies and Procedures Review and interpret pending or new legislation or regulatory rules impacting the business Does this sound like you? Then we'd love to see your application for this 12 month FTC!, Established in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK's leading Research Institutes delivering world class agricultural science. Our commitment to learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion and flexibility in working arrangements creates a positive work life balance and enables a welcoming environment for all prospective employees. As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and all disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If this is required, please contact us. Applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or age are welcomed, providing the required criteria is met. We have an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities.