University Research Contracts Counsel

UT Tyler; Arlington (TX); Vor Ort; USD 78.000 - 114.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a Research Contract Officer to support the Program Director in managing and negotiating a portfolio of research contracts, ensuring IP protection and compliance with sponsor requirements. The role collaborates across offices to align terms with scope, budget, and institutional authority.

Responsibilities include drafting and redlining agreements, coordinating with internal teams, and maintaining contract records.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas or the ability to obtain a Texas license within twelve (12) months of employment.
• One (1) year of legal experience.

Aufgaben

• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates university research agreements, including SRA, NDA, MTAs, DUAs, and third-party contracts.
• Evaluates terms for alignment with policies, system rules, federal requirements, IP, publication rights, and liability.
• Coordinates with Pre-Award, Grants Office, legal resources, Investigators, and departments to align terms with scope, budgets, and compliance.
• Prepares redlines, negotiation summaries, briefing materials, compliance checklists, and signature packets for review.
• Maintains template agreements, workflow documentation, contract records, status tracking, and auditable files.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Contract drafting

Negotiation

IP rights

Publication rights

Confidentiality

Export controls

Ausbildung

J.D. degree

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a Research Contract Officer to support the Program Director in managing and negotiating a portfolio of research contracts, ensuring IP protection and compliance with sponsor requirements. The role collaborates across offices to align terms with scope, budget, and institutional authority.

Responsibilities include drafting and redlining agreements, coordinating with internal teams, and maintaining contract records.