Legal Department Manager position

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Offer Description: The Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) is looking for candidates to hire a graduate for the position of Legal Department Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the DIPC’s legal affairs, providing cross-functional support to the centre’s various departments. Requirements: Research Field Juridical sciences Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Experience providing legal advice to research centres , universities, foundations or other public-sector entities. Postgraduate or specialist training in data protection , intellectual and industrial property, compliance, public procurement or research law. Experience and knowledge in personal data protection, particularly the GDPR and Spain’s Organic Law on Personal Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD). Experience and knowledge in intellectual and industrial property and in agreements relating to research results and knowledge transfer. Experience drafting and negotiating international contracts and agreements. Knowledge of the legal framework governing foundations and their governing bodies. Knowledge of the Science Act and the regulatory framework applicable to research activities. Experience in the legal analysis of funding schemes , grants and research projects, including consortium agreements. Experience developing and monitoring compliance policies and procedures. Knowledge of Spain’s Public Procurement Contracts Act and experience in public procurement. Proficiency in office software and document management tools. Specific Requirements Ability to analyse legal issues and formulate clear, practical proposals. Autonomy, initiative, and the ability to organise work and set priorities. Meticulousness in drafting and reviewing documents, and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with different departments. Ability to communicate effectively with research staff, department heads, partner institutions, funding bodies and external legal advisers. Discretion and ability to handle confidential information. Willingness to undertake a range of tasks involving different functions and levels of responsibility. Availability to start immediately. Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent Additional Information: Benefits Joining a Research Centre of international relevance. Full-time permanent contract with approximate start date 16 November 2026. Selection process Applications will be evaluated by a Committee appointed by the Director of the DIPC according to the following criteria (with the weighting in percentage of the final score indicated in brackets): CV of the candidate (50%) Cover letter (10%) Personal interview (40%) In order to pass to the personal interview phase, it will be necessary to obtain a minimum of 40 out of 60 in the evaluation of the CV and cover letter. Likewise, those profiles that, in the committee's opinion, do not meet any of the requirements for the job position will not be evaluated. The final resolution of the selection process will be published on the DIPC website as soon as possible. Website for additional job details https://dipc.ehu.eus/en/dipc/join-us/legal-department-manager-position Bando dell'ente: You are at: Legal Department Manager position https://dipc.ehu.eus/en/dipc/join-us/legal-department-manager-position https://dipc.ehu.eus/@@site-logo/dipc-logo.png Administration - Legal Department Manager position (Open) Administration & Services job offer Position category: Administration Reference: Legal Department Manager position Duration: Permanent Full-time contract Application deadline: 2026/11/11 For more info contact the supervisors: Beatriz Suescun [email protected] How to apply The Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) is looking for candidates to hire a graduate for the position of Legal Department Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the DIPC’s legal affairs, providing cross-functional support to the centre’s various departments. The role Functions, among others: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documentation for the DIPC, including contracts, collaboration agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other agreements with universities, research centres, companies and national and international entities. Providing legal support on personal data protection, including reviewing clauses, forms, procedures and contracts, and responding to internal queries. Advising on and reviewing intellectual and industrial property agreements, including ownership, protection and use of research results, software, publications and licences. Providing support on matters relating to the legal framework for foundations, the articles of association, and the operation of the DIPC’s governing bodies. Analysing and applying the legal framework governing research, including the Science Act, in matters related to the centre’s activities. Working with the Projects Department on the legal analysis of funding rules and calls for proposals, consortium agreements, and other terms and obligations associated with research projects. Contributing to the development and monitoring of compliance policies and procedures, including identifying compliance risks, preventing and managing conflicts of interest, and preparing internal documentation. Providing legal support to other departments of the centre, in coordination with external legal advisers. Monitoring regulatory developments relevant to the DIPC and proposing updates to internal documents and procedures. Managing legal matters relating to public procurement, including drafting and reviewing tender specifications, contracts and other procurement-file documents

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