Research Contracts Officer

4 weeks ago

Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Full time

**Research Contracts Officer**

**Permanent, Full-Time**

**Salary: £38,205 - £44,263**

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Shortlisted by the Times Higher Education awards for University of the Year for 2023 and having recently celebrated our 125th anniversary year this year, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of our organisation.

We are currently looking for a Research Contracts Officer to join our established contracts team, within our in-house legal department.

You will provide legal advice to LSTM and manage, draft and amend an assigned caseload that ensures contracts are successfully negotiated and executed in a timely and effective manner.

**What will the role involve?**

**Contract Support**:
You will be accountable for the preparation, review, negotiation and execution of a range of Contracts, including but not limited to Research Collaboration Agreements, Industry Contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements and Services Agreements

You will also review, negotiate and execute Research Contracts offered by partner/funding organisations to assess their fitness for purpose and draft project specific Research Contracts. This would also involve working closely with Academic and Professional Services colleagues to advise on and interpret clauses within the wider context of a project.

Part of this role will also include managing the direct negotiation of contractual clauses, working with colleagues within and outside of the organisation to bring agreements and contracts to mutually acceptable conclusions.

**Contract Policy, Risk and Audit**:
You will provide comprehensive advice and guidance to staff on issues relating to Research Contract risk, insurance and liabilities and ensure that all allocated Research Contracts are risk assessed, recorded and presented alongside contract documentation ahead of signature.

Part of this role will involve contributing to the review of LSTM regulations, policies and procedures relating to Contract Research and related activities, including IP management, commercialisation and exploitation and governance.

You’ll also need to engage fully with the Data Protection Officer and Due Diligence Manager about data protection law, Data Protection Impact Assessment - Risk Assessments and Research Data Management plans pertinent to research contracts.

**Ideally, you’ll be able to bring the following experience to this role**:

- Substantial contract advice experience in a relevant sector
- Experience of working in a professional contract role within a Higher Education or a similar research-intensive based environment such as the NHS or an R&D office
- Experience of preparing, reviewing and negotiating a range of contracts
- Excellent knowledge, experience and understanding of developments in relevant legislation, practices and procedures
- Ability to work independently whilst monitoring, managing, prioritising and contributing to the shared team workload
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills at all levels within and outside LSTM
- Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to demanding deadlines
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in Word and electronic communication

**Why work for LSTM?**
- 30 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and additional Christmas closure days
- Generous occupational scheme
- Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
- Government back cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

**Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM**

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:
LSTM Annual Report 2021 - 2022

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

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