Legal advisor

About us

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

Created in 2003, it strives today to meet tomorrow's major societal challenges, by nurturing an interdisciplinary approach and international outlook, investing in scientific quality and innovation, as well as offering personalised and multilingual teaching. The institution places particular emphasis on research with impact. To achieve this goal, its research priorities focus on digital transformation, medicine and health, as well as sustainable and societal development.

The University invests in its knowledge and technology transfer through an attractive intellectual property policy and numerous partnerships. 7,500 students are enrolled at Uni.lu, of which 1,000 are doctoral candidates. With 300 professors, students have privileged access to world-renowned expertise.

Times Higher Education ranks Uni.lu 20th in the Young University Ranking 2024 and among the top 250 universities in the world.

Within its Legal office at the Central administration, the University of Luxembourg is looking for a Legal advisor. The Legal Advisor will join a dynamic and collaborative team and report to the Team Leader.

If you are a lawyer with experience in contracts and with an interest in public procurement, we are looking for you!

Your role

Provide legal advice and support for all types of legal documents and contracts but in particular for public procurement related files and commercial contracts. Ensure the development of legal documentation and preparation of contracts, in accordance with legal regulations.

Contribute to projects related to legal activities. Contribute to decision making, add value to the organization and facilitate the achievement of objectives as well as safeguard the University's legal position and reputation; ensure legal compliance.

Your Tasks :

Liaising with and assisting the University services and departments, as well as the faculties and interdisciplinary centers, in relation with their legal needs. In particular :

• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a broad range of legal documents and agreements, related mainly to public procurement contracts, commercial contracts, academic, service agreements, and also research, collaboration, licensing, material transfer agreements, NDAs, etc
• Providing legal advice to University stakeholders especially on matters concerning public procurement law, commercial contracts, and including academic and research agreements
• Analyzing and verifying potential risks, proposing solutions
• Liaising with other University services to provide all-rounded advice on projects, in particular working in close contact with the colleagues in charge of procurement, academic affairs, students affairs, finance, data protection, tax, human resources, technology transfer, etc
• Advising on different fields of expertise : public procurement, provision of services, academic affairs, intellectual property, state aid, public research funding, etc
• Contributing to the development of the University's policies, procedures and overarching projects

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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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