Job Description
Research Contract Officer
*3-month contract*
*Salary: *20-24 per hour
*Location:* Remote with occasional site visits to London
New Research Contract Officer roles have come to light. In this position, you would undertake a specialist paralegal function, within an established academic institute, supporting the Contract and Research team. The role will require you to support internal and external parties, ensuring the timely delivery and tracking of agreements, on behalf of the Contracts Team.The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as operational excellence.
*Key responsibilities include:*
Preparing standard agreements for internal and external parties
Organising the signature of required documents
General administrative tasks relating to new and existing contractual agreements
Highlight when documents require updates and extensions
Copy, scan and locate research documents into the correct system and database
Assist with drafting and negotiating research agreements
Build relationships with internal staff, including monitoring and chasing outstanding requests
Escalating matters to the head of research when required
Maintain agreement records and databases
Experience within academic administration and contract management is required
Must be able to commute to London on occasion
*Requirements*:
Law degree OR significant experience in an equivalent role/job
Demonstrated experience of drafting, negotiating, and concluding a wide range and high volume of research contracts, preferably within or related to the Higher Education sector
In-depth knowledge and understanding of key research contract topics (e.g., intellectual property, performance, publication, confidentiality, VAT, warranties, and indemnities)
Experience of identifying and addressing potential down-side risks in conducting research and with the negotiation and performance of associated research contracts
If you would like more information on this role or think you would be a great fit, please do not hesitate to get in contact via email to [](mailto:)
*3-month contract*
*Salary: *20-24 per hour
*Location:* Remote with occasional site visits to London
New Research Contract Officer roles have come to light. In this position, you would undertake a specialist paralegal function, within an established academic institute, supporting the Contract and Research team. The role will require you to support internal and external parties, ensuring the timely delivery and tracking of agreements, on behalf of the Contracts Team.The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as operational excellence.
*Key responsibilities include:*
Preparing standard agreements for internal and external parties
Organising the signature of required documents
General administrative tasks relating to new and existing contractual agreements
Highlight when documents require updates and extensions
Copy, scan and locate research documents into the correct system and database
Assist with drafting and negotiating research agreements
Build relationships with internal staff, including monitoring and chasing outstanding requests
Escalating matters to the head of research when required
Maintain agreement records and databases
Experience within academic administration and contract management is required
Must be able to commute to London on occasion
*Requirements*:
Law degree OR significant experience in an equivalent role/job
Demonstrated experience of drafting, negotiating, and concluding a wide range and high volume of research contracts, preferably within or related to the Higher Education sector
In-depth knowledge and understanding of key research contract topics (e.g., intellectual property, performance, publication, confidentiality, VAT, warranties, and indemnities)
Experience of identifying and addressing potential down-side risks in conducting research and with the negotiation and performance of associated research contracts
If you would like more information on this role or think you would be a great fit, please do not hesitate to get in contact via email to [](mailto:)
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