Assistant Director of Contracts
Core
Support CUNY attorneys in negotiating complex legal agreements for technology commercialization, IP licensing, and sponsored research across 26 colleges.
Role type
Assistant Director of Contracts (Technology Commercialization)
Builds
Legal agreements for IP licensing, MOUs, MTAs, NDAs, and sponsored research contracts.
Domain
Higher Education / Technology Transfer / Legal Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Contract negotiation, legal agreement drafting, IP licensing expertise, compliance with federal/university policies, stakeholder communication, project management, database management, training delivery
Preferred skills
Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Ph.D. in STEM, experience with commercial agreements (software licensing, professional services), knowledge of higher education research administration
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Support attorneys in contract negotiations, ensure compliance of legal terms, serve as primary contact for IP legal processes, coordinate with TCO and RIC divisions, draft/revise agreement terms, communicate contract risks, maintain activity databases, deliver faculty training
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC