Experteer OverviewIn this role you support pre-award activities and contract management for European and international research funding.
You work across fundraising, legal, and project management to ensure compliant proposal development and robust consortium agreements.
You shape governance, negotiate IPR and other terms, and facilitate a smooth post-award handoff.
The opportunity offers exposure to Horizon Europe programmes, international partners, and the chance to help build scalable contracting processes in a dynamic, inclusive environment.Retribuzione / BenefitsSupport proposal prep and submission in line with funder rules and internal proceduresCoordinate with FR, Legal, PIs, PMs and internal units during proposal developmentDraft and review pre-award documents (letters of intent, eligibility checks, due diligence questionnaires)Coordinate with Legal & Contract Advisory to draft NDAs, MOUs, and other pre-contract instrumentsShape consortium governance and anticipate negotiation issues with the FR teamDefine non-negotiables on IPR, liability, confidentiality, and governance in collaboration with LegalCreate and maintain a FR knowledge base with model clauses and guidelinesLead preparation and negotiation of Consortium Agreements for Horizon Europe, using DESCA and standard clausesManage negotiation on IPR (background/foreground, exploitation rights, access rights) and coordinate with partnersCoordinate with partners and internal units to finalise consortium agreements and obtain signaturesPerform legal due diligence, identify legal risks,



and communicate clearly to stakeholdersMaintain repository of signed CAs and negotiation templatesEnsure structured post-award handoff to PM with contractual framework and outstanding issuesContribute to FR process improvement and cross-functional issue resolutionProvide training on contractual and procedural matters to FR teamResponsabilitàMaster Degree in Law, European Studies, International Relations or related fieldMinimum 3 years of grant and contract management experience in a research settingProven Horizon Europe (or FP7/H****) experience and familiarity with DESCA and MGAExcellent English skills; Italian for internal coordinationStrong analytical, drafting, and due diligence capabilitiesExperience coordinating multi-partner consortia and complex negotiationsIPR expertise in research contexts; familiarity with background/foreground IP and exploitationKnowledge of EU funding tools (Funding & Tenders Portal, SYGMA) and data management/open data obligationsAbility to read contractual texts in English and ItalianExperience liaising with legal/administrative offices in international settingsKnowledge of EU, Italian MUR and other major funding programmesStrong interpersonal, communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsAbility to manage parallel processes with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environmentFamiliarity with AI tools and willingness to develop AI-assisted workflowsRequisiti fondamentaliflexible working arrangementscareer development and training in research fundinginternational work environmentimmigration support if neededcompetitive compensation within 35,******,000 EUR rangewelfare package of 2,000 EUR per year#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 12833 - Research Grants & Contract Management Officer (Lecce)
🏢 Experteer Italy
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