- Job Number
- SU00519
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £32,982 to £37,099 per annum
- Faculty/Directorate
- Research Engagement and Innovation Services
- Location
- Singleton Campus, Swansea
- Closing Date
- 13 Sept 2024
- Interview Dates
- 30 Sept 2024 - 4 Oct 2024
- Informal Enquiries
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- Elizabeth Jones e.s.jones@swansea.ac.uk
- Sarah Bater s.l.bater@swansea.ac.uk
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 work under the supervision of the Contracts Manager and Contracts Officers in the Contracts Team, to 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:
• A qualified lawyer with contract experience or working towards qualification through the SQE or equivalent.
• 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.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.