Contracts Associate

The role

The University of Bristol’s Consultancy Services is looking for a Contract Associate to join our innovative and collaborative team where colleagues feel trusted and valued for their work. The team works with clients that range from multinational to SMEs and Government departments across sectors that include pharmaceuticals, healthcare, cyber security and policymaking.

The Contracts Associate role covers all aspects of consultancy contracts by providing administrative, contracting and financial support to our academic and professional services staff wishing to engage in consultancy.  This includes reviewing and commenting on contractual terms and conditions, inputting to negotiations, engaging with academic colleagues and external parties.

This is a full-time position with options for hybrid working. We are based in Bristol, and the post-holder will need to be on campus during some of the week.

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the Consultancy Services Manager, you will be:

• Advising internal and external partners on the University’s consultancy services process and procedures.
• Answering queries from academics and external parties on the progress of their consultancy projects.
• Supporting the development and improvement of processes and procedures for consultancy to improve operational efficiency and quality of service provision
• Maintaining accurate records for Consultancy Services,
• Using models and templates to negotiate terms and conditions, including the price and intellectual property arrangements.
• Drafting consultancy contracts on University templates using information gathered through liaison with contracting parties.
• Using knowledge of law, contracts, and intellectual property to diligently review amendments to University standard templates and provide initial analysis on whether these are within the University’s usual negotiating position.
• Liaising with University of Bristol professional services teams to progress contract development to timely completion.

You should apply if

You have

• Experience in business and administrative support with relevant experience of contract law. This post would an ideal step for someone interested in transitioning into law.
• Proficiency in legal contract structure, terminology, and practice gained through working with such documents.
• Experience in the drafting and negotiation of contract terms.
• Clear understanding for the need and practice of customer focus, relationship development and stakeholder management and engagement.
• Well-developed analytical capabilities and ability to interpret complex information.
• Good understanding and appreciation of industrial and academic cultures and environments.
• Confidence as an organised self-starter who works well in fast paced environments, who responds well to shifting priorities.
• Experience of working within higher education or a similar environment.

Additional information

For informal queries about the role, please contact Sue Hatton - sue.hatton@bristol.ac.uk

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Tuesday 28th January.

First stage interviews are expected to take place on 6th February via Teams. Second stage interviews are expected to take place on 13th February.

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Available documents

• Job Description - Contracts Associate.pdf
• Further Particulars - DREI.pdf

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