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Location: Dynex Semiconductor LtdScroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.Department: Management & AdminSalary: 60,000Hours: Negotiable Work PatternJob Type: Full timeContract Type: PermanentThe key responsibilities of the Commercial and Legal Manager role are to provide advice and guidance on all commercial matters up to board level. You will work cross functionally with the Research and Development, Sales and Marketing, Procurement and Senior Management Team to safeguard the companys commercial interests.Key Duties & AccountabilitiesCommercial Contracts / Agreements/ Terms & Conditions (Ts & Cs) / Ancillary Documents:Evaluation (including risk assessment), drafting, negotiation & implementation of various commercial / legal documents including contracts and agreementsInternational and national multi-partyR & D Collaboration / Consortium Agreements. Standards T&CsSales Contracts including Frame AgreementsRepresentative Agreements, Distributor Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, External Funding Agreements - EU & Innovate UKComplex quotations and tenders commercial and governmental, Licence Agreements Settlement Agreements, Assignment Agreements, Contract Price Adjustment formulaAncillary contractual / commercial documents e.g. Performance and Bank GuaranteesAssisting Purchasing and IT with supply terms and conditions and agreements (Software Licences, Maintenance Etc.)Obtaining specialist legal advice as necessary and approving expenditure, managing legal advisors.Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)Patent Applications, Patenting, Renewals / Maintenance and Patent infringementTrademark Applications, Renewals / MaintenanceAssignments (transfer) of IP including copyrightTrade secrets/ confidentialityCounterfeiting -actions concerning counterfeit Dynex productsInfringement claims against DynexObtaining specialist advice as necessary & approving expenditureManaging IP advisors.Commercial Procedures / Company PoliciesFormulating /contributing to the formulation of various commercial procedures and company policies.Other Finance / Commercial / LegalMaintaining contracts database.Key role in major transactions e.g. Sale/Leaseback, Sale of Businesses. Due diligence Process Etc.Involvement in Litigation / dispute resolution.Product Liability claims.Personal SpecificationA minimum of 3 years within a similar role in within a Hi Tech production and/or manufacturing related industry.Demonstrable experience in contract management.Excellent negotiator.Familiarity with Epicor, or similar ERP.Ability to analyse contractual detail, assessing risks.Ability to accurately draft and negotiate wide range of contracts, agreements and related documentation.Ability to execute agreements.Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales.Able to set priorities and juggle multiple demands.Able to apply sound business judgement.Ability to be a trusted advisor with all levels of the organisation.Ability to manage external advisors.Ability to manage information and data.Degree level business / legal qualificationsBenefits: Annual Leave 24 days with increments with length of service, BUPA, Pension Scheme, Holiday Purchase Scheme, Bike to Work Scheme, Technology Scheme, EAP Employee Assistance ProgrammeREF-(Apply online only)