Contracts Officer

1 month ago

Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff University Full time

To support Cardiff University research by working in partnership with its academic community to engage with research funders, sponsors and collaborators. The post holder will provide contracts support through the drafting, review, negotiation and completion of a range of research and research related contracts. Such contracts may include, for example, funding agreements, collaboration agreements, EU agreements, framework agreements, clinical trial agreements, studentship agreements, data sharing/processing agreement (UK and international), material transfer agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
- In providing research contracts support, the post holder will ensure that both the researchers’ and University’s interests are appropriately recognised and protected.
- Key Duties
- To review, draft, negotiate and complete research and research related contracts with a wide range of external organisations; ensuring that the interests of the University and its researchers are protected by agreeing terms which further the University's research, charitable and academic interests and meet its regulatory responsibilities (both internal and external).
- Provide professional advice and guidance on the contracts required to enable the commencement and delivery of Cardiff University research projects and on the implementation of those contracts.
- Competently review and risk assess new instructions to identify the action required and progress efficiently. This may include appropriate selection and use of template agreements or escalation of matters to more senior colleagues.
- To independently prioritise workload, manage time and use available resources effectively to progress an individual work portfolio which will be varied and deadline driven.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with key contacts within the University’s academic and professional services teams and with external third parties to effect the delivery of a professional research contracts service.
- Ensure that research contracts are drafted pragmatically to facilitate good relations between the University’s academic community and research collaborators, whilst assessing and managing inherent risks.
- Develop and deliver training and/or guidance on contractual issues pertinent to research contracts.
- Develop or assist in the development of model agreements and clauses for research and research related contracts.
- Undertake a variety of administrative duties as required to enable effective research contract management.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in respect of equality and diversity, data protection, state aid/UK Subsidy Control, copyright and licensing, security, financial and other University policies, procedures and codes as appropriate.

General Duties
- Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.
- Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity.
- Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

**Person Specification**

**Important note**:
Essential Criteria
- Honours degree in law or equivalent.
- A comprehensive understanding of the principles of contract law and key contract topics (e.g. performance, confidentiality, warranties, liability and indemnity, governing law and jurisdiction) with evidence shown.
- Relevant experience of advising internal and external customers on contractual and/or intellectual property matters and ability to demonstrate professional knowledge within this specialist discipline.
- Evidenced ability to draft, negotiate and advise on contracts.
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to self-manage, independently prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft 365 packages.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with strength in communicating detailed and complex information clearly, concisely and in a professional manner to a wide range of people including academic, corporate, professional services and other third party representatives.
- Proven ability to explore and assess customer/client needs and to respond appropriately and helpfully to support efficient and effective service delivery.
- Evidence of ability to solve expansive problems using initiative and creativity to identify and propose practical and appropriate solutions.
- Enthusiasm for continuous professional development and self-directed learning and evidenced ability to translate theoretical knowledge into day to day working practice.

Desirable Criteria
- Good understanding of some or all of the following: intellectual property law and practice, data protection/privacy laws, UK export control laws, UK Subsidy Control laws
- Some working knowledge of clinical trial regulations and UK Policy for Health and Social Care Research.
- Commercial contracts experience.
- Experience of working in

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