Contract Manager
- Recruiter
- Taylor Root
- Location
- England, Bedfordshire, Dunstable
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 07 Sep 2017
- Closes
- 05 Oct 2017
- Ref
- 960342
- Contact
- Priya Shah
- Job Title
- Legal Executive
- Practice Area
- Agriculture
- PQE Level
- NQ
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
My client, an excellent research institute are seeking a Contract Manager to join their legal function.Representing the Institute's interests, the post-holder will focus principally on the following areas: Intellectual property issues Processing, development and execution of, some routine contracts, but primarily in respect of non-routine contractsReviewing legal documents and provide requisite legal and intellectual property adviceSupport Line Manager (Head of Legal), Contracts Manager and Contracts Officer colleaguesWorking as an effective team member and able to work independently with minimal daily supervision The ideal candidate will: Have experience in a research/research-related or academic organisationHold a law degreeIdeally hold an additional intellectual property qualificationPossess 4-5 years proven working knowledge in contract lawDemonstrate sound and practical experience of drafting and negotiating legal contractsCommunicate advice clearly on a variety of intellectual property and other legal issues If you are interested and have the relevant experience please apply online. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.