Senior Contracts Manager

As a Senior Contracts Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in a research environment


• confidently negotiating with commercial partners


• Offering a pragmatic approach to negotiate terms that supports the University and manages risk


• Ensuring our service users, understand the important aspects of their contract and how to make effective use of it throughout the project

If you are passionate about contract law and want to be part of a world-class institution, apply now for the Senior Contracts Manager position at the University of Sheffield. Help us drive groundbreaking research and innovation projects that have a global impact!, As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team. You will have the opportunity to line manage colleagues and collaborate with the senior team to generate written guidance and deliver internal training for our 20-strong team. We offer flexible hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to work up to 50% remotely. Additionally, we provide good professional development opportunities and on-the-job training.

Are you an experienced legal professional who excels in contract law? Are you eager to use your skills to support life-changing discoveries that have a global impact? Look no further! The University of Sheffield is offering an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Contracts Manager to join our Contracts Team.
At the University of Sheffield, we are a world-class institution renowned for our groundbreaking research and innovation projects. Our Contracts Team negotiates approximately 3000 agreements each year, underpinning £150m of world-leading research and innovation initiatives. As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will play a crucial role in making these projects happen.

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Significant experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in a research environment


• Strong knowledge of commercial risks and terms


• Proven ability to negotiate with commercial partners


• Excellent communication skills to interpret contractual terms to service users
  
  41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.


• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.


• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.


• A highly competitive pension scheme.


• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.


• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.


• An inclusive and diverse workplace.


• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.