Research Assistant (Legal)

Lahore Universityof Management Sciences; Lahore; On-site; PKR 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Lahore is seeking a Legal Support Officer to assist the Office of Research. The ideal candidate will have an LLB and 1-2 years of post-qualification experience in legal matters, focusing on legal drafting and IP management. Responsibilities include reviewing agreements, managing the contracts approval process, and organizing workshops related to IP. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Review and draft agreements, including Sponsorship Agreements, Grant Agreements, MoUs.
• Sound knowledge of legalities and legal drafting.
• 1-2 years of post-qualification experience in legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Act as legal support for the Office of Research.
• Manage IP-related matters and events.
• Run the contracts’ approval process.

Skills

Legal drafting

Interpersonal communication

Analytical abilities

MS Word

Education

LLB

Job description

The incumbent will primarily be acting as legal support for the research programs being managed by the Office of Research (OR), LUMS. The role involves legal drafting, liaising with the internal and external persons, managing IP matters.

Key Accountabilities

The willing candidate must be:

• Able to review and draft agreements including but not limited to Sponsorship Agreements, Grant Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), confidentiality agreements, and consultancy agreements between LUMS and external stakeholders.
• Able to run the contracts’ approval process diligently.
• Able to coordinate with IPO office for IP related matters.
• Has sound knowledge of legalities and especially legal drafting and research.
• Able to manage and organize IP related events (workshops/seminar).

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of legalities.
• Knowledge of budgeting.
• Sound knowledge in legal drafting.
• Hands‑on experience on legal drafting.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Advance MS Word.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and manage multiple assignments concurrently.

Behaviours

• Integrity
• Accountable
• Team player
• Qualification
• At least LLB

Experience

• 1-2 years of post-qualification experience.

Travel/Work Schedule

• Travel may be required.
• Business hours (8:30 am to 5:00 pm) often extend into the evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs of current workloads and event schedules.

Application Instructions

Bachelor's(Hons) in Law from an HEC recognized University.