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Swansea University - Research Engagement and Innovation Services

Location: Swansea
Salary: £38,205 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 30th August 2024
Closes: 13th September 2024
Job Ref: SU00516

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

REIS is a key professional service unit dedicated to enhancing the university’s cultural, social, and economic impact through high-quality professional services.

You will provide expert advice on a broad range of commercial agreements, predominantly relating to research undertaken by the University in collaboration with universities, industry, commerce and government organisations in the UK, Europe and globally. This support spans from initial discussions to approval for signature.

You will draft, review and negotiate a wide a range of commercial agreements predominately relating to research including but not limited to:

  • Amendment/novation/termination
  • Collaboration agreements
  • Clinical trial agreements
  • Consultancy
  • Consortium agreements
  • Data sharing/access
  • Equipment purchase/loan
  • Framework agreements
  • Funding agreements
  • Heads of Terms, MoUs, NDAs
  • IP licensing and assignments
  • Material transfer
  • Service agreements
  • Studentships
  • Subcontracts

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead negotiations to secure optimal contract terms, addressing areas such as intellectual property, confidentiality, and liabilities.
  • Stay updated on sector issues, university policies, and applicable legislation
  • Demonstrate strong organisational skills, self-management, and the ability to meet deadlines
  • Exhibit excellent communication, pragmatism, and diplomacy
  • Maintain IT proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office

Requirements:

  • Qualified legal professional with contract law experience.
  • Proven ability in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing legal agreements.

If you are a proactive legal professional ready to contribute to the university’s research excellence, we invite you to apply.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Closing Date: 13 September 2024

Interview Date: 30 September 2024

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