Commercial Contracts Manager

We are seeking to appoint a Commercial Contracts Business Partner to join the busy Contracts team of the University’s Research and Enterprise Services Division. This post provides an exciting opportunity to play a part in delivering the University’s research, impact, and knowledge exchange ambitions through a diverse range of industry sponsored research activity. The role focuses on contract support for the Innovation and Business Partnership team, though  you will also support the research development business partners and  researchers in a range of cross-University interdisciplinary  grant funded/industry focused research projects; liaising with relevant funders, project partners and attending project progress meetings where required, You will also  provide clear and pragmatic advice to key stakeholders after identifying and assessing relevant contractual risks.

You should therefore have an excellent track record in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating industry sponsored research or commercial contracts, including multi-party consortium agreement, an extensive knowledge of intellectual property rights, along with a good working knowledge of contract law, export control and data protection regulations. You will be a proactive person with strong communication skills, able to work both independently and within teams, along with the ability to manage and prioritize your work from multiple clients. You will have excellent contract management skills and enjoy the challenge of a fast-paced research-centered role.

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent or be qualified by experience, gained within the Higher Education sector, or within industry/research organisation or the legal profession.

The successful applicant will be part of the Research Finance and Contracts Department and will report to the Senior Research & Commercial Contracts Manager.

Please contact Denise Forbes - Denise.Forbes@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply click the 'Apply' button above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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