Research Contracts Officer Job in University of Liverpool

Research Contracts Officer

Liverpool, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

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Job Description

The University is seeking to recruit a Research Contracts Officer to join its Research Contracts Team.

In this senior, full-time role, you will be joining a supportive team environment in which you will provide high-level contractual and legal advice to academic and professional service colleagues.

A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the Research Contracts Team deals with contracts that fund and facilitate the Universitys research activities. Ensuring those contracts move forward efficiently whilst protecting the Universitys interests is an essential part of the role, as is managing your own time and portfolio of work.

An understanding of contract law and of the legal issues facing a University, as well as experience successfully drafting and negotiating contracts is essential.

Forming part of the Directorate of Legal and Governance, you must also have an understanding of the legal issues which arise in the context of a contract, as well as being articulate, commercially aware and having a keen eye for detail.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.