University Legal Officer

Salary Range: [Grade 8 - £38 511 - £45,954]

Plymouth

Plymouth University is a dynamic, ambitious institution, ranked in the top 300 universities in the world and among the newly emerging ‘modern global elite’ (according to the Times Higher Education - World University Rankings in 2013). Committed to delivering a first class, first choice student experience and enjoying a leading reputation for excellence in teaching and learning alongside world-class research, the University is also distinguished by its long-term engagement with business, enterprise and the community.

The University is now seeking to appoint an additional member of its legal team to provide expert services and advice in the commercial field (with particular emphasis on research projects and intellectual property) and to provide general assistance to the University Solicitor.

Reporting to the University Solicitor, the appointee will also support the University’s specialist advisers in negotiating a range of research, IP and commercial agreements, develop the University’s standard form agreements and assist with the management of the University’s external legal advisers and collaborators.

The successful candidate will have a legal background, a detailed understanding of, and practical experience in, research projects/collaborations and IP commercialisation, and the ability to interpret and apply legislation and case law relevant to the University.

The post should appeal to applicants who are looking to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment in an area of the University’s operations that is becoming increasingly critical.  As the largest city in the South West with a proud maritime tradition, Plymouth also offers a high quality of life with a wide range of sports, leisure, cultural and other amenities, good transport links as well as easy access to Dartmoor and to the West Country’s impressive beaches and countryside.

Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 7 September 2014.

For more information and to apply please visit the Plymouth University website.