Intellectual property and contracts assistant

Intellectual property and contracts assistant - Protected Categories by Law 68/99 Italy
Location: Genoa, via Morego 30
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At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds.
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential.
THE ROLE You will be working in a multi-disciplinary group, where people with different backgrounds collaborate, each with their own expertise, to support IIT's research and institutional activities.
The Legal Affairs Directorate is coordinated by Dr. Antonella Fontana, who has extensive experience in Legal Affairs. You will join the Intellectual Property and Contracts Office (IPCO), coordinated by Dr. Emanuela Marcella Impoco, supporting its legal, contractual and related administrative activities.
Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:
Drafting and reviewing agreements, primarily non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), material transfer agreements (MTAs) and contracts for the provision of services, and supporting their negotiation with national and international counterparties;
Providing legal assistance to IIT's directorates and research units in drafting and reviewing agreements and other documents, including advice on intellectual property matters;
Supporting the Office in addressing civil law, contract law and intellectual property matters arising from IIT's activities;
Support in the management of relationships with research entities, Universities and companies for legal matters related to the agreements handled by the Office and the exploitation of IIT's intellectual property;
Managing the related administrative and document workflows, including document registration, coordination of the signature process, preparation and maintenance of legal files, and archiving.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Master's degree in Law
Good knowledge of Civil Law and Contract Law
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Italian and English
Familiarity with the main IT software packages, including Word and Excel
A cooperative approach with the stakeholders
Accuracy and good analytical skills
ADDITIONAL SKILLS Previous legal experience, preferably of at least two years, in companies, law firms or research organisations, particularly in contract drafting and review;
Master's and/or postgraduate specialisations in intellectual property or industrial law;
Knowledge of intellectual property law, particularly in relation to research and technology transfer;
Good communication skills
Strong problem-solving attitude
High motivation to learn
Spirit of innovation and creativity
Good at time and priority management
Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
Good command of spoken and written English
COMPENSATION PACKAGE Possibily starting with a full time 12-months fixed term contract
A yearly gross salary ranging between 23.000,00 and 27.000,00 euro
Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
Application's deadline: November 30th, 2026
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