Legal Officer / Contracts Manager
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RAND Europe has approximately 180 staff across offices in Cambridge, Brussels, and the Netherlands. Our staff represents 22 nationalities, speaks over 20 languages and covers 31 academic disciplines. Our multi- and inter-disciplinary approaches to research generate unique perspectives and insights for our wide-ranging government, foundation and other NGO clients.
RAND Europe’s research is rigorously peer-reviewed, draws on extensive subject and methodological expertise, and is conducted in a professional, delivery-oriented environment.
We are seeking a Legal Officer to join our legal team at RAND Europe, based at our Cambridge office. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal professional to manage and advise on a wide range of contracts and legal matters, working closely with both internal teams and external clients.
Responsibilities
Contract Legal- Reviewing and negotiating client, supplier and partner contracts as directed by Legal Manager.
- Responsibility for a portfolio of contracts including services contracts, purchase orders, sub-contracts, teaming agreements, licence and confidentiality agreements.
- Ensuring that contracts are concluded in accordance with company policies, procedures and applicable approvals.
- Ensure all sub-contracts are consistent with client requirements.
- Providing guidance on typical contractual issues and identifying contract needs for internal clients.
- Reviewing, reporting and providing advice, on the legal aspects of projects including proposals, contracts and project delivery in a timely manner.
- Negotiating directly with external clients and suppliers.
- Carrying out other tasks as assigned by the Legal Manager.
- Provide advice to internal clients on project data protection requirements including DSAs and DPAs.
- Collaborate with other internal departments including research teams, project support office, finance and IT.
- Manage own portfolio and pro-actively communicate progress to internal clients.
- Comply with all company policies and RAND Europe Management Systems.
- Assist in records maintenance and reporting.
- Educated to degree level. Ideally will hold an undergraduate or post graduate qualification in law.
- 4+ years of contract negotiation experience.
- Experience of contracting in data rich research environment.
- Proven track record of collaborative working with internal clients.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communicator.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Maintain a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential contractual risks.
- Proficient in MS Office suite of applications, digital signatures and other legal support systems.
- Ability to manage a varied workload.
- Pension - 8% Employer contribution;
- 33 days holiday allowance, including the Bank Holidays;
- Annual salary review;
- BUPA medical insurance;
- Generous company sick pay;
- Enhanced family friendly policies;
- Group income protection scheme;
- Group life assurance;
- Compassionate leave;
- Flexible working arrangements;
- Learning and development opportunities;
- Employee wellbeing training and support;
- Fresh fruit every day;
- Free on-site parking;
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Access to company bikes;
- Service awards.
Salary
£36,000 - £39,000 DOE
Application
If you believe you are suited to the above role, please submit an application comprising of a CV and covering letter below. The deadline for applications is 4 May2025.
If you have not been contacted within 30 days of application deadline, please assume your application has not been successful.