Overview
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated legal professional to join the University of Bath's Research and Impact Services (RIS) as our Deputy Head of (Research) Contracts. The University of Bath's research is helping to change the world for the better. We work in partnership to create a healthier, more sustainable and connected future for us all. Our Research and Impact Services (RIS) department supports the full research lifecycle - from funding applications and project delivery to knowledge exchange, impact, and commercialisation. As the Deputy Head of (Research) Contracts, you'll be in a pivotal role at the heart of this work, enabling our research to reach, inform and influence policymakers nationally and internationally. It is an exciting time to join RIS as the research portfolio is growing in terms of the number, complexity, and variety of applications being submitted, including funding from national and international sources and from both public and private entities. Working closely with the Head of Team you will support them in leading and managing a specialist Research Contracts Team in support of the University's ambition to continue to grow and diversify its research and innovation portfolio. You will take a leading role in co-managing the development of an efficient service for the management of a broad portfolio of research and research-related contracts.
Responsibilities
* A relevant professional legal qualification and a Legal Practicing Certificate (or equivalent) with expert knowledge of contract law
* Experience of drafting and negotiating complex research collaborations between academia and non-university organisations
* The ability to manage a large and diverse turnover of contract negotiations
* Proactive management experience, managing and developing an effective, professional team.
Benefits
* Free counselling services through Health Assured
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Staff discount at Team Bath gym
* Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
* Staff discount on language courses
* Generous employer contributory pension schemes
* Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
* A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
* Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
* Local discounts and more
* A family-friendly workplace
* An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
* Relocation allowance
* Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 plus a market supplement up to £60,000, could be added dependent on skills and experience.
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