An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Locum Research Contracts Solicitor to join an academic institution based in South West on a remote working basis. This assignment will be for an initial 3-4 month period to provide maternity cover within the team.
This is a great opportunity to join an established legal team to assist with a wide variety of contracts matters. It is essential for this role that you have experience of advising and dealing with Commercial matters relating specifically with Universities including collaboration and confidentiality agreements. Additionally, experience advising on agreements with external partners on research matters would be desirable for this role.
Duties of the role will include:
- Negotiating, drafting and advising on a wide range of education commercial contracts including collaboration agreements, funding agreements, academic partnerships, research & development contracts and non-disclosure agreements
- Additionally, advising on general commercial matters including procurement contracts, IT contracts and data-sharing agreements
- Advising on risk management and providing corporate advise to the organisation
The position would be suited to an experienced lawyer who has a strong background of working within a public or private sector organisation dealing specifically with Intellectual Property matters. We will consider applications from qualified Solicitors/ Barristers/Legal Executives and non-qualified lawyers with relevant experience.
To apply for this position or for more information, please contact Lauren Watts at Venn Group on 0117 284 1717 or lwatts@venngroup.com
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