Legal Affairs Lead: Research Contracts & Compliance

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Wellness programs

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Associate Director of Legal Affairs in Philadelphia, PA, to lead complex contracts and research agreements within its Perelman School of Medicine. You will negotiate, interpret, and finalize funding and collaborative agreements, advising stakeholders across research administration and cancer center operations.

The role requires a Master’s degree plus 3–5 years of relevant experience (JD preferred), strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 3–5 years of relevant experience in contract negotiation or management in an academic/not-for-profit environment.
• JD, Law degree or equivalent doctoral degree highly preferred; demonstrated potential for managing high-volume, complex projects in a customer-oriented manner.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiation and conclusion of complex corporate funded, clinical trial sponsored research and other related agreements.
• Coordination and problem solving within the Abramson Cancer Center and with other Perelman School of Medicine and Penn research administration function offices.
• Provision of effective direction and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders regarding navigating Penn's research administration function.
• Acting as a resource for the ACC legal office, including directing and guiding a Senior Contracts Administrator and a Contract Administrator.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree

JD or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Associate Director of Legal Affairs in Philadelphia, PA, to lead complex contracts and research agreements within its Perelman School of Medicine. You will negotiate, interpret, and finalize funding and collaborative agreements, advising stakeholders across research administration and cancer center operations.

The role requires a Master’s degree plus 3–5 years of relevant experience (JD preferred), strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage