Assistant Research Contracts Business Partner

Applications are invited for this full-time post in the busy Research Contracts team of the University’s Research and Enterprise Services Division. You will support the Senior Research and Commercial Contracts Manager by negotiating, drafting and reviewing a wide range of research related agreements, and providing clear and pragmatic advice to the University after identifying and assessing relevant risks.

You should therefore have an excellent track record in drafting and negotiating contracts, including multi-party agreements, and a good working knowledge of intellectual property rights. Strong communication skills are also essential, as is the ability to manage and prioritize your work from multiple clients and to function both as part of a team and independently.

Educated to degree level or equivalent or be qualified by experience, gained within the Higher Education sector, or within commercial /research organization.

Please contact Denise Forbes (Senior Research and Commercial Contracts Manager) denise.forbes@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,  Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.

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The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

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