Cutting edge scientific research organisation seeks to recruit a Legal Manager to take a senior role within their legal and IP team.
This newly created position will report to the Head of Legal, working as part of a team which includes legal, contract managers, IP and data professionals.
Responsibilities :
* In this position you will lead on contract negotiation, advising and drafting complex, high value contracts including supply, research, collaboration, IP and public sector terms
* You will assist in navigating complex bid/tender opportunities
* Review contractual and operational frameworks associated with the bids and also procurement
* Manage legal support on large scale national and international research projects
We are looking for:
* Law degree or other degree with legal commercial contracts experience
* At least 5 years’ experience handling commercial legal advice and drafting/negotiating commercial contracts either for a research or scientific business or public sector organisation or working with clients in any of these sectors
* Prior experience working with complex bid and tender processes
* Strong working knowledge of public sector contracts
* Some experience with IP law would be a benefit but not essential
* Able to work at a senior level advising senior management and well-respected scientists
* Strong negotiation, drafting and problem-solving skills
* Comfortable working in a high-pressured, time-critical environment as an integral part of a supportive legal and IP team
* Excellent communicator who can think outside the box
Package on Offer:
* Base salary
* Excellent pension, 27% average contribution
* 30 days holidays plus bank holiday
* Bonus
* Flexi-time