Paralegal / part-time

Stellenbeschreibung:

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

The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Luxembourg.
We conduct fundamental and translational research in the field of Systems Biology and Biomedicine - in the lab, in the clinic and in silico. We focus on neurodegenerative processes and are especially interested in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and their contributing factors. The LCSB recruits talented scientists from various disciplines: computer scientists, mathematicians, biologists, chemists, engineers, physicists and clinicians from more than 50 countries currently work at the LCSB. We excel because we are truly interdisciplinary, and together we contribute to science and society.

Your role

Within the activities of the LCSB, the Innovation and Partnering team is responding to the high demand on legal advice and support of research and innovation related projects, collaborations, agreements and to provide solutions to legal questions. The successful candidate will work within the LCSB legal office being part of the Innovation and Partnering team and report to its team leader. You will be liaising with other LCSB operations teams, central services at the University of Luxembourg, as well as external collaborators and stakeholders and provide support to the Innovation and Partnering team in its day to day management.

Legal Office Administration

Handling administrative tasks such as contract signing and filing, maintaining internal electronic database, tracking and organizing reference files
Regular summary reporting as well as ad hoc reporting from internal databases
Coordinating internal logistics of the legal team, including coordination with other teams across the LCSB as well as with external parties
Drafting and organizing internal and external correspondence
Assisting in gathering and analyzing information and preparing of written reports
Ad hoc day to day assignments regarding office organization and contract management

Drafting Legal Documents

Drafting and amending of legal documents such as collaboration agreements, service agreements, and other kind of agreements under supervision of corporate lawyers

Your profile

Bachelor's degree or equivalent by work experience
Successfully completed 2/3 years of higher education level study involving training in legal principles
At least 2 years paralegal work experience ideally in a research-related environment including office and contract management experience
International experience is an asset
Open, motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask for coping with the day-to-day activities
Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and ability to deal with French legal language. Knowledge in German or Luxembourgish are an asset

We offer

Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

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.