Background and experience
Finstad is a senior legal adviser in the Section of Research Management of the Division of Research and Innovation. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of Bergen (2015) and has previously worked as at NAV Klageinstans (2015-2019). He has been working at the Division of Research and Innovation since 2020.
Areas of responsibility
Finstad is responsible for providing legal services related to research administration, including:
- Contract management, including drafting agreements, dialogue with contracting parties, and providing ongoing legal advice, particularly in connection with externally funded research projects.
- Legal advise relating to intellectual property rights, particularly in connection with the development and implementation of research projects.
- Guidance on how to handle cases of possible breaches of research ethical norms, including compliance with the requirements of the Research Ethics Act and the Public Administration Act.
- Revision of regulations within the department’s area of responsibility.