Assistant Contracts Negotiator

SONICOM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Imperial College London invites applications for an Assistant Contracts Negotiator to support low-complexity, high-volume contracts such as CDAs/NDAs, MTAs, and amendments. You will liaise with internal teams, ensure policy alignment, and help maintain an accurate contract portfolio.

This role offers a collaborative environment, flexible working options, a sector-leading salary, generous leave and pension arrangements, and opportunities to develop a career in research contracts within a

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of contractual principles.
• Experience handling agreements in university, legal, or administrative setting.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Proactive, reliable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Works well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Review and process standardised contract templates and low-risk agreements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather information and ensure policy alignment.
• Support the Contracts Negotiator in urgent requests and service continuity.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to portfolio clean-up and archiving initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As an Assistant Contracts Negotiator, you will play a vital role in supporting world-class academic research by managing low-complexity, high-volume contracts. These include Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs/NDAs), Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), and Amendment/Variation Agreements. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that ensures timely and accurate processing of essential research-related agreements.

What you would be doing

In this role, you will:

• Review and process standardised contract templates and low-risk agreements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure alignment with institutional policies.
• Support the Contracts Negotiator in managing urgent requests and maintaining service continuity.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the team’s contract portfolio clean-up and archiving initiatives.

You will be working with a wide range of internal teams and external partners, helping to facilitate collaborations while safeguarding the university’s interests.

What we are looking for

We are re looking for someone who:

• Has a basic understanding of contractual principles and ideally some experience in handling agreements, either in a university, legal, or administrative setting.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally.
• Is proactive, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Works well independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to excellent service delivery.

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in research contracts or legal administration, with opportunities to learn and grow within a supportive team.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This is a full-time post, open-ended role.

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top‑ten university where scientific imagination leads to world‑changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

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Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.