Legal Counsel in the field of natural sciences (m/f/d) — ETH Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Legal Counsel in the field of natural sciences (m/f/d)
100%, Zurich, perpetual Printed Printing
ETH Zurich is one of the world's leading technical science universities.
- Legal Counsel in the field of natural sciences (m/f/d)
- 100%, Zurich, perpetual Printed Printing
Application process
- They advise researchers and central offices at ETH Zurich and accompany projects at the interface of science, technology development and application.
- You will regularly work on projects with technical and economic implications, in particular in connection with research cooperations, industrial partnerships, material and technology transfer as well as project-related know-how issues.
- Her work includes the independent drafting, examination and negotiation of contracts with national and international partners as well as the legal support of complex project-related issues. Job description
- Preparation, examination and negotiation of contracts for research projects, in particular in the fields of materials science, chemistry and mechanical engineering, with national and international partners (e.g. research cooperation, industrial cooperation, material transfer, technology transfer and confidentiality agreements).
- Advising and supporting researchers on legal and contractual issues related to technology-oriented research projects, in particular in cooperation with industrial partners and other academic institutions.
- Close cooperation with central interfaces, in particular the legal service, ETH transfer and other internal departments, to ensure coherent legal solutions.
- Coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, industry partners, universities, research institutions and other project partners.
- Participation in the further development and standardization of processes for technology-oriented research projects within ETH Zurich, with a focus on efficient, legally compliant and practical processes.
Additional details
- 100%, Zurich, perpetual
- In order to strengthen our team, we are looking for a solution-oriented personality as Legal Counsel. Project background
- Her work includes the independent drafting, examination and negotiation of contracts with national and international partners as well as the legal support of complex project-related issues.
- Active participation in the contract portfolio, especially in the fields of materials science, chemistry and mechanical engineering, within the research contract group.
Notes and original content
- In order to strengthen our team, we are looking for a solution-oriented personality as Legal Counsel.
- Project background
- Job description
Questions about this listing
What salary does ETH Zürich offer for this role?
ETH Zürich lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does ETH Zürich offer?
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