Legal and Ethics Officer Hinxton, England
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Administration
Hinxton, UK
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More about EMBL-EBI
ELIXIR is looking for a dynamic and accomplished Legal and Ethics Officer to join our Legal Services team.
You will be joining the ELIXIR Hub, the organisational centre for ELIXIR, which is an intergovernmental organisation that brings together life science resources from across Europe. As a distributed research infrastructure ELIXIR is built upon the bioinformatics services provided by the ELIXIR Nodes (organisational touch-points in 23 European countries).
Based at the ELIXIR Hub in Cambridgeshire, UK, you will be responsible for all ELSI (Ethical, Legal and Social Implications)
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We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:
Master’s degree or higher in law, ideally in combination with science and technology studies, or bioethics
Experience in health policy, genetics and genomics, bioethics, and/or related matters
Strong analytical skills – e.g. proven by publications - and the ability to identify potential risks and problems and offer pragmatic options for solutions – is considered a strong asset
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with colleagues and stakeholders in an international environment as well as to work in a team
Excellent communication skills (ability to listen, understand and convey your ideas) and the ability to articulate clearly the ELSI needs to various audiences (ELIXIR Hub, ELIXIR Nodes, funding organisations, scientists, lawyers, etc).
Proficiency in English with excellent drafting skills is mandatory
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office is essential
Self-motivation with a structured and organised approach to work
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Experience of implementing ELSI management procedures (highly beneficial)
Experience in contract and data protection law
Working knowledge of French, German, Italian and/or Spanish - especially gained in a legal working environment would be an asset
Why join us
Do something meaningful
ELIXIR unites Europe’s leading life science organisations in managing and safeguarding the increasing volume of data being generated by publicly funded research. It coordinates, integrates and sustains bioinformatics resources across its member states and enables users in academia and industry to access services that are vital for their research.
Our values
The ELIXIR Hub has a strong organisational culture which is defined by our core values. To ensure a good fit with our team, we look to recruit candidates who share our five values:
We work to benefit everyone
We are trusted
We work with a spirit of openness
We strive for excellence
We work in an environment of respect
Enjoy lots of benefits:
Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
Flexible working arrangements
Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
Relocation package including installation grant (if required
Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.
For more details please see our employee benefits page
Working at EMBL-EBI
Join our diverse team and help power the next generation of discoveries in the life sciences.
People get satisfaction out of seeing their work make a difference, so I encourage my team to look at outcomes and impact.
Gemma Wood, Head of Communications
What else you need to know
Contract duration: This position is a 3 year contract, renewable to a maximum of 9 years.
International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.
Diversity and inclusion: At ELIXIR, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.
Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.
How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date: 5th October 2023.
