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About us...

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) at the University of Luxembourg is an interdisciplinary research centre committed to high-quality research and public dissemination in the field of contemporary history with a particular focus on digital methods and tools.

The C2DH's ambition is to venture off the beaten track and find new ways of doing, teaching and presenting contemporary history of Luxembourg and the history of Europe in the 20th and 21st centuries. It serves as a catalyst for innovative and creative scholarship and new forms of public dissemination.

About the role...

Your role is to provide legal advice and support, draft and negotiate contracts, contribute to decision making process, as well as to the development of policies in compliance with existing regulations. Embedded in a committed team, you will advocate the use of best practices in your domain and report directly to the C

DH Head of Operations. You will collaborate with several colleagues and liaise with central departments and offices of the University of Luxembourg, e.g. for GDPR, IPR and VAT topics. Close collaboration with the research projects owners and senior management is key and a problem-solving mind-set is requested.

More specifically, the job includes the following tasks :

• Advise management and stakeholders on the interpretation and application of laws and rules within the organisation, and support the development of legal awareness
• Initiate, develop, implement and monitor compliance of internal legal frameworks, policies and / or rules
• Draft, prepare, review and / or amend legal documents and contracts, considering the objectives and the legal and regulatory environment
• Monitor rights, obligations and formalities contained in Terms and Conditions of contracts
• Lead and / or participate and / or support contract negotiations
• Assess our legal position, and provide proposals and advice to resolve eventual disputes, and ensure litigation, if necessary, in accordance with internal guidelines
• Liaise and ensure relationship with internal and external lawyers, legal experts and / or consultants, and participate in expert meeting with other institutions or partners when needed
• Maintain internal databases and ensure proper, consistent and timely administration, archiving and registration of legal documents
• Anticipate legal changes by detecting and monitoring trends in case law, laws and relevant legislations, assessing their potential impacts and ensuring communication to concerned stakeholders
• Support the internal and external audits and evaluations related to the C²DH, its activities and projects

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Your profile...

The ideal candidate would have demonstrated experience in legal matters, ideally in complex and multicultural environments. We seek a highly motivated candidate with the following profile :

In return you will get…

How to apply...

Applications should include :

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

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