Experteer Overview

In 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 / Benefits

- Support proposal prep and submission in line with funder rules and internal procedures
- Coordinate with FR, Legal, PIs, PMs and internal units during proposal development
- Draft 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 instruments
- Shape consortium governance and anticipate negotiation issues with the FR team
- Define non-negotiables on IPR, liability, confidentiality, and governance in collaboration with Legal
- Create and maintain a FR knowledge base with model clauses and guidelines
- Lead preparation and negotiation of Consortium Agreements for Horizon Europe, using DESCA and standard clauses
- Manage negotiation on IPR (background/foreground, exploitation rights, access rights) and coordinate with partners
- Coordinate with partners and internal units to finalise consortium agreements and obtain signatures
- Perform legal due diligence, identify legal risks, and communicate clearly to stakeholders
- Maintain repository of signed CAs and negotiation templates




- Ensure structured post-award handoff to PM with contractual framework and outstanding issues
- Contribute to FR process improvement and cross-functional issue resolution
- Provide training on contractual and procedural matters to FR team

Responsabilità
- Master Degree in Law, European Studies, International Relations or related field
- Minimum 3 years of grant and contract management experience in a research setting
- Proven Horizon Europe (or FP7/H2020) experience and familiarity with DESCA and MGA
- Excellent English skills; Italian for internal coordination
- Strong analytical, drafting, and due diligence capabilities
- Experience coordinating multi-partner consortia and complex negotiations
- IPR expertise in research contexts; familiarity with background/foreground IP and exploitation
- Knowledge of EU funding tools (Funding & xysqume Tenders Portal, SYGMA) and data management/open data obligations
- Ability to read contractual texts in English and Italian
- Experience liaising with legal/administrative offices in international settings
- Knowledge of EU, Italian MUR and other major funding programmes
- Strong interpersonal, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage parallel processes with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with AI tools and willingness to develop AI-assisted workflows

Requisiti fondamentali
- flexible working arrangements
- career development and training in research funding
- international work environment
- immigration support if needed
- competitive compensation within 35,000–50,000 EUR range
- welfare package of 2,000 EUR per year

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