Contracts Lawyer

Contracts Lawyer required to join a University based in the North East for an initial 3 month period, with the opportunity of a permanent position.

This role is to join a well-respected and supportive team, to handle a caseload of mixed commercial matters on behalf of the university. You will be adapt at working without supervision and able to be proactive and provide coherent advice to those without a legal background. This is ideally a full time position however there is the option of flexible working hours or working remotely each week if desired.

The successful Contracts Lawyer will cover a broad range of legal areas including commercial contracts, procurement law and manage all aspects of contract drafting and negotiating with industrial, commercial and government funders across a range of projects, contracts may include:

• Collaboration agreements
• MTAs
• KTPs
• Research and sponsorship agreements
• Licence agreements, confidentiality agreements
• Copyright and Intellectual property matters

Whilst previous university experience is ideal it is by no means essential, and this role would be perfect for an in-house contract Lawyer looking to progress their careers and further develop their existing skill set.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Laura Smith in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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