Company Description
Queen Mary University of London is a globally recognized, research-intensive institution with over 32,000 students from more than 170 countries. As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, we excel in humanities, social sciences, medicine, dentistry, and science and engineering. Our commitment to groundbreaking research has placed us among the top 10 universities in the UK for research excellence. With a storied history dating back to 1785, we offer a diverse and inclusive academic environment built on a foundation of innovation, accessibility, and educational excellence. Our East London roots reflect our dedication to both community engagement and academic impact.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Legal Contracts Manager located in the London Area, United Kingdom, with flexibility to work remotely at times. The Legal Contracts Manager will draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of legal agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and institutional policies. The role involves managing risk, providing guidance on contractual terms, maintaining records, and collaborating with colleagues across the university to facilitate legal processes. The successful candidate will also contribute to policy improvements and support training initiatives on legal and contractual matters.
Qualifications
- Strong legal expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements
- Knowledge of compliance, regulatory requirements, and risk management in the higher education or public sector
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly convey legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Understanding of intellectual property, data protection, and confidentiality issues
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaborative working relationships
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent relevant experience; legal qualification is highly desirable
- Proficiency with legal technology tools and document management systems is advantageous
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