Employer:University of South Wales
Salary:£40,000 per year
Location:r1588
Job Type:Full-time
Deadline:06 June 2022
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As the University of South Wales embarks on a new strategic vision, we seek an ambitious Contracts Lawyer to deliver a step change in innovation contracting support.
The main purpose of the role is to support academic staff, staff within Research Business and Engagement and the University’ Secretary’s office with specialist contract support.
The role holder will draft, edit and negotiate a variety of contract types including research contracts, grants, collaborative agreements and commercial contracts. The role will support USW’s Research Wales Innovation Plan and Research Strategy funded by HEFCW, and therefore contribute to USW’s 2030 Strategy through increasing income from Research and Knowledge Exchange.
This is a full time permanent post, primarily based at USW’s Pontypridd campus. Benefits include 35 days annual leave, generous pension and flexible working.
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges. If you are an internal professional services candidate, you will be continue to be employed by the University of South Wales.