Description
Cutting edge scientific research organisation seeks to recruit a Legal Manager to take a senior role within their legal and IP team.
This newly created position will report to the Head of Legal, working as part of a team which includes legal, contract managers, IP and data professionals.
Responsibilities:
1. In this position you will lead on contract negotiation, advising and drafting complex, high value contracts including supply, research, collaboration, IP and public sector terms
2. You will assist in navigating complex bid/tender opportunities
3. Review contractual and operational frameworks associated with the bids and also procurement
4. Manage legal support on large scale national and international research projects
We are looking for:
5. Law degree or other degree with legal commercial contracts experience
6. At least 5 years’ experience handling commercial legal advice and drafting/negotiating commercial contracts either for a research or scientific business or public sector organisation or working with clients in any of these sectors
7. Prior experience working with complex bid and tender processes
8. Strong working knowledge of public sector contracts
9. Some experience with IP law would be a benefit but not essential
10. Able to work at a senior level advising senior management and well-respected scientists
11. Strong negotiation, drafting and problem-solving skills
12. Comfortable working in a high-pressured, time-critical environment as an integral part of a supportive legal and IP team
13. Excellent communicator who can think outside the box
Package on Offer:
14. Base salary
15. Excellent pension – 27% average contribution
16. 30 days holidays plus bank holiday
17. Bonus
18. Flexi-time
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