Senior Legal Services Officer

Description

Our client in Inverness are recruiting for a Senior Legal Services Officer to provide specialist legal & contractual advice on all contracts and legal agreements, with a particular focus on grants, contract R & D, consultancy and commercial contracts on a 6 – 9 month placement.

Typical working week will be 37 hours ( Monday – Friday ) with a pro rata annual salary of £37,000 – £43,000 along with holiday pay accrual

Key responsibilities and duties expected of postholder:

* Lead expert support for the provision of accurate advice on all contractual arrangements, including the preparation and negotiation of draft research and consultancy contracts, collaborative and partnership agreements and service level, confidentiality and material transfer agreements, through to ratification.

* Support the contracts team in the preparation, finalisation and execution of agreements as required.

* Lead support in ensuring all legal agreements and contracts entered into by the client are reviewed.

* Ensure all legal agreement and contract details are accurately recorded for the purpose of regular reporting to management.

* Lead support for ensuring the client keeps comprehensive records of each stage of contract negotiations, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date record of all matters being dealt with so that there is a clear audit trail.

* Develop expertise in particular specialist contract types.

* Work as part of a team, assisting other colleagues where appropriate.

* Work with other legal services colleagues and other relevant staff to develop legal training and expertise as appropriate.

* To liaise with external stakeholders regarding such matters as regulation interpretation, eligibility issues and implications of change of rules, regulations and processes.

* To develop, update and maintain a range of standard contracts to support the delivery of the organisations activities.

* To maintain an awareness of relevant legal developments and external policies

* To take care due care of yourself and others in respect of health and safety.

* To attend training courses that may be identified as necessary by your line manager.

If you are interested in the role of Senior Legal Services Officer in Inverness, please apply online with a copy of your most up to date CV today.

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