Research and Innovation Contracts Paralegal
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,080 to £34,610 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Portsmouth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REC00004614 |
Summary
To support and enhance the University’s Legal Services function by acting as a key member of the Research and Innovation Contracts team with increased responsibility and autonomy.
The postholder will:
i) lead on the administration, oversight, and development of the University’s routine research-related contracting processes;
ii) independently draft, review, and negotiate standard and low-risk commercial agreements;
iii) take primary responsibility for managing and improving University-wide NDA, MTA and MoU processes and associated guidance; and
iv) act as a first point of contact for academic and professional service colleagues, providing informed advice, triage, and risk-based recommendations.
The role contributes to ensuring legal compliance, procedural efficiency, risk-aware contracting, and the continuous improvement of University contracting frameworks.
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held week beginning 23 March 2026.
The postholder will:
i) lead on the administration, oversight, and development of the University’s routine research-related contracting processes;
ii) independently draft, review, and negotiate standard and low-risk commercial agreements;
iii) take primary responsibility for managing and improving University-wide NDA, MTA and MoU processes and associated guidance; and
iv) act as a first point of contact for academic and professional service colleagues, providing informed advice, triage, and risk-based recommendations.
The role contributes to ensuring legal compliance, procedural efficiency, risk-aware contracting, and the continuous improvement of University contracting frameworks.
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held week beginning 23 March 2026.
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