Company description

If you choose to study or do your research at the University of Luxembourg, you will be part of a young and dynamic institution seeking growth, to which you, as a student, researcher or lecturer, can contribute, and actively participate in its development process. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the heart of Europe, a multilingual country and headquarters of many European institutions and businesses, offers a particularly interesting setting. Therefore, the University of Luxembourg resolutely seeks an international, multilingual vocation and founds privileged partnerships . Since August 12th 2003, the university offers Bachelor and Master Degrees, and Doctorates in line with the Bologna agreement as well as other specific courses . Research focuses on certain priori…

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Your role

Provide legal advice and support to legal issues, which might require conducting legal research in diverse areas of law such as European law, contract law, data protection, research ethics, state aid, donations, and intellectual property
Analyse and identify legal risks, implications and propose solutions
Draft, review, negotiate and oversee various kinds of agreements, in particular research-related contracts
Liaise with researchers and external lawyers/representatives of collaborating parties
Cooperate with colleagues at different levels within LCSB and the University of Luxembourg in the areas of technology transfer, data protection, procurement, taxation, human resources, academic affairs, students’ affairs, finance, and others
Handle ad hoc legal assignments
Contribute to the development of the LCSB’s internal procedures and overarching projects, as well as the University’s policies
Keep abreast of all new laws and regulations that may have implications to the LCSB

Should you need any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Clemens OSTROWICZ, Team leader of Innovation and Partnering: clemens.ostrowicz@uni.lu

Your profile

Master in law, with preferable specialisation in contract, civil or IP law
Minimum working experience 5 years, preferably in a research environment; knowledge of the Luxembourg legal system is a plus
Strong problem‐solving, analytical and organizational skills
Ability to integrate in a fast changing and very international environment
Open minded and eager to discover different perspectives and ways of contributing to solutions
Self‐driven and resourceful
Curiosity and willingness to learn new things (not only legal but also scientific research related)
Ability to meet deadlines
Proficiency in written and spoken English and French; German is a plus

We offer

A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. Multilingual and international character. Staff coming from more than 90 countries. Member of The Guild of European Research Intensive Universities
An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment. Strong links to professional sectors and the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure
A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs