POSITION: IP & Contracts Officer
REPORTING LINE: Head of IP & Commercialisation
HOURS: Full time, Mon - Fri
My client is a research-led university offering an excellent work-life balance that are seeking an experienced IP & Contacts Officer.
The role is situated within the IP & Commercialisation Team that lead on a variety of innovation and commercialisation functions including Intellectual Property (IP) management. The team also takes ownership of commercialisation transactions stemming from a closely linked subsidiary company.
The IP & Contracts Officer is responsible for drafting and/or negotiating complex legal agreements with numerous stakeholders, and for providing contractual support in relation to all aspects of consultancy, collaborative agreements, IP and commercialisation as required by the IP & Commercialisation Team.
The post holder will also be responsible for managing the IP Contracts Assistant.
The role will provide support and advice to the IP & Commercialisation Team with regards to contracts received from external stakeholders and project teams such as IAA relating to collaborative and contractual agreement requirements.
They will also ensure compliance with University policies and procedures, as well as funder conditions/guidance.
Where necessary, the IP & Contracts Officer is expected to coordinate their work with that of the Research & Legal Contracts Officers.
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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Degree in Law, PgDip in Legal Practice (or equivalent).
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Experience in drafting/reviewing commercial contracts, NDA’s, Consultancy agreements, IP Licenses & assignments.
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Negotiating commercial contracts
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Familiar using IP management tools.
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Procurement of Legal Services
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Understanding of Tech Transfer/Industry operations