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Join our Contracts team to safeguard the University’s interests in intellectual property, research, and technical services through expert contract negotiation and execution. Your work will directly enable significant commercialisation outcomes and ensure legal risk mitigation across key agreements.
About the Role
As a key member of the Contracts team, you will play a vital role in protecting the University’s interests through the preparation, negotiation, and execution of critical legal documents. You will advise on complex contracts including Research Contracts, Collaboration Agreements, NDAs, Material Transfer Agreements, and International Consortium Agreements. Your expertise will help mitigate legal risk, resolve disputes, and support the University’s commercialisation goals.
What You Will Do
Prepare, negotiate, and execute contracts to protect the University’s interests in intellectual property, research, and technical services.
Provide specialist legal advice on a range of contracts including Research Contracts, Collaboration Agreements, NDAs, Material Transfer Agreements, and International Consortium Agreements.
Assist in negotiating disputed contractual clauses and evaluate risk mitigation strategies related to warranties and liabilities.
Ensure all contracts align with University policy and legal standards.
Support the commercialisation of University research and innovation through effective contract management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contractual compliance and alignment with strategic objectives.
Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws and regulations affecting contract management.
Document and maintain records of all contracts and related correspondence.
What We Are Looking For
Hold an honours degree, preferably in law or a related discipline.
Have significant relevant experience in contract law and management.
Have proven expertise in contract preparation, negotiation, and execution.
Be able to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document.
Be detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work under pressure.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Be comfortable working with complex legal documents and negotiating with stakeholders.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
If you are passionate about legal risk management and enabling innovation through sound contracts, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our Contracts team and make a meaningful impact on the University’s commercialisation success.