Contracts Officer

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

Contracts Officer

£38205

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY, Abertawe

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 1 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 65529b78122b45b586fbdd2ed17a51f7

Full Job Description

REIS is a key professional service unit dedicated to enhancing the university's cultural, social, and economic impact through high-quality professional services.

You will provide expert advice on a broad range of commercial agreements, predominantly relating to research undertaken by the University in collaboration with universities, industry, commerce and government organisations in the UK, Europe and globally. This support spans from initial discussions to approval for signature.

You will draft, review and negotiate a wide a range of commercial agreements predominately relating to research including but not limited to:

  • Amendment/novation/termination

  • Collaboration agreements

  • Clinical trial agreements

  • Consultancy

  • Consortium agreements

  • Data sharing/access

  • Equipment purchase/loan

  • Framework agreements

  • Funding agreements

  • Heads of Terms, MoUs, NDAs

  • IP licensing and assignments

  • Material transfer

  • Service agreements

  • Studentships

  • Subcontracts, Lead negotiations to secure optimal contract terms, addressing areas such as intellectual property, confidentiality, and liabilities.

  • Stay updated on sector issues, university policies, and applicable legislation

    Demonstrate strong organisational skills, self-management, and the ability to meet deadlines

  • Exhibit excellent communication, pragmatism, and diplomacy

  • Maintain IT proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office


  • Requirements:
  • Qualified legal professional with contract law experience.

  • Proven ability in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing legal agreements.


  • If you are a proactive legal professional ready to contribute to the university's research excellence, we invite you to apply., As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

    Welsh Language Skills
    The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

    The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.