Contracts Advisor

University of Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking a Contracts Advisor / Paralegal to join our Legal and Student Cases team, providing effective contractual negotiation and administrative support for externally funded research activities.

This full-time, permanent role offers hybrid working—time on campus and from home—with a starting salary from £33,951 on Grade E, dependent on knowledge and experience.

Job description

About The Role

Contracts Advisor

This full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.

The starting salary will be from £33,951 on Grade E, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

The Role

We are looking for a Contracts Advisor / Paralegal to work within Legal and Student Cases and alongside other members of the University’s Professional Services team to provide effective contractual negotiation and administrative function, covering a range of activities primarily relating to the University’s externally funded research activities.

We wish to recruit someone who is experienced with contracts and contractual negotiations, organised and enthusiastic with an eye for detail to work within to a busy team working on commercial, research and education matters. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work independently within a supportive team.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

Please contact Paul Biddle, [e-mail]

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Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39 - 41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do