Assistant Research Contracts Business Partner

Hours: Full-time.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Contract: permanent

Closing date: 03 March 2023 Applications must be received by midnight of this date.

Expected Interview date: to be confirmed

Expected start date: as soon as possible

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.

For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page

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

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

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