Team Leader of Legal affairs

at  Universit du Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.
Created in 2003, it strives today to meet tomorrow’s major societal challenges, by nurturing an interdisciplinary approach and international outlook, investing in scientific quality and innovation, as well as offering personalised and multilingual teaching. The institution places particular emphasis on research with impact. To achieve this goal, its research priorities focus on digital transformation, medicine and health, as well as sustainable and societal development.
The University invests in its knowledge and technology transfer through an attractive intellectual property policy and numerous partnerships. 7,500 students are enrolled at Uni.lu, of which 1,000 are doctoral candidates. With 300 professors, students have privileged access to world-renowned expertise.
Times Higher Education ranks Uni.lu 20th in the Young University Ranking 2024 and among the top 250 universities in the world.

This strategic leadership role requires a seasoned professional with substantial experience in legal matters, in the public domain. We are seeking a visionary leader capable of shaping and driving policies, managing pluri-disciplinary teams, building cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring operational excellence within a complex academic and research environment.
Reporting directly to the Director of Administration and Finance (DAF), the Team Leader of Legal affairs will propose and implement strategies, lead multidisciplinary teams, and oversee critical central functions that preserves the University’s legal interest.
This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the University’s strategic direction and contribute significantly to its ongoing growth and success.
As Team Leader of Legal affairs, you will supervise the wide scope of activities of the legal team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Set the strategic vision for the Legal team with the DAF, aligning its mission and objectives with the University’s goals and values
• Provide expert legal guidance to the Rectorate, DAF, faculties, interdisciplinary centres, and central offices/departments on legal matters, including but not limited to research agreements, partnerships, intellectual property, data protection and public procurement law
• Shape policies and procedures to ensure the University complies with all applicable laws and regulations, particularly in academic and research contexts
• Manage the legal risks borne by the University and propose mitigation measures
• Actively oversee and influence litigation strategies, commercial law cases, and other legal proceedings involving the University
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of lawyers and paralegals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
• Draft, review, and negotiate a large variety of contractual agreements
• Ensure the integration of Legal affairs into University processes, driving improvements in governance, operational efficiency, and fostering cross-entity collaboration
• Develop and maintain relationships with external legal counsel to efficiently support specialized legal needs
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting higher education and recommend necessary adjustments to university policies
• Manage resources effectively by preparing budgets and planning team objectives to support the University’s mission