Contracts Associate

Company: Queens University
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

About the job:

As a member of the Contracts team, you will play a key role in preparing, negotiating and executing contracts ensuring that the interests of the University are protected in relation to intellectual property, contract research and consultancy and technical services, thereby enabling significant commercialisation outcomes to be achieved. You will provide specialist advice and assistance in the preparation, negotiation and execution of a range of contracts and other legal documents, including Research Contracts, Collaboration Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, and International Consortium Agreements. You will assist in the negotiation of disputed contractual clauses, and evaluate and advise the University on risk mitigation associated with warranties and liabilities.

About the person:

Candidates should demonstrate clearly how they meet the following criteria: –

  • You will hold an honours degree, preferably in law or related discipline.
  • Have at least one year’s recent (within the past two years) relevant experience.
  • Have expertise in successful contract preparation, negotiation and execution.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026