Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel – Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult Location: Newport, Wales, United Kingdom Base pay range Up to £69,673 per annum (FTE) Benefits A non-contractual bonus scheme to allow everyone to share in our success Life Assurance – 4 times your annual salary Scottish Widows pension scheme – you put in 5% and we’ll put in 10% 28 days leave in addition to 8 bank holidays 37.5 hour full time working week A generous private medical insurance scheme for you and your family (enrolment once a year) A cashback scheme for your eye tests and dental treatment Payment for a professional membership each year Flexible and hybrid working – core hours 10–4, remaining hours flexible Electric Vehicle and Cycle to work schemes Responsibilities Provide advice on all legal matters impacting the organisation Instruct external counsel where appropriate to represent the organisation’s interests and ensure value for money Provide legal input into all appropriate governance, regulatory and compliance policies and processes Bring to the attention of the senior team any areas of unmanaged risk, or unique risks that are not otherwise addressed in the business Review, draft and negotiate a range of collaborative R&D and commercial contracts covering the full spectrum of activities including agreements relating to industry R&D collaborations, EU contracts, charitable funding and consortium agreements, along with NDAs, service, consultancy, framework and material transfer agreements Provide clear, pragmatic advice on the implications of contractual terms within the context of the project and technology concerned, using a comprehensive working knowledge of research contract issues, such as confidentiality, reporting requirements, warranties and liabilities, intellectual property, VAT and other related issues Ensure that contractual terms are clear and appropriate, and that organisational risk is identified and appropriately assessed within each contract, whilst meeting the Catapult’s approved contractual position Work internally with the appropriate Business Development and technical teams to establish the Catapult’s requirements, and interact with external partners as appropriate to communicate clearly and concisely the points of negotiation Ensure compliance with the Catapults business’s administration, legal and compliance obligations and support company secretary duties Advise Catapult staff and management on data protection compliance matters and IP issues as they arise Requirements A Law Degree or equivalent, or significant practical legal experience working in a large/ diverse organisation Demonstrable knowledge and experience of complex contract negotiation, drafting and intellectual property issues with a solid understanding of commercial and collaborative R&D contracts, including product licensing agreements Experience in the technology sector is helpful, although not essential Prior experience working in‑house is beneficial although not essential Excellent team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and co‑operatively with colleagues at all levels of the business Ability to organise and plan own work with the ability to spot business needs and offer appropriate solutions Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality at all times Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Legal For more information or to apply, sign in to set job alerts for “Legal Counsel” roles. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult #J-18808-Ljbffr