Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

City of Greater Geelong, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time
Legal Counsel (Commercial & Corporate Advisory)
  • Great opportunity for an experienced legal professional with a strong background in commercial and corporate law to join Swinburne University as a Legal Counsel (Commercial & Corporate Advisory)
  • Permanent/ full-time position at our vibrant Hawthorn campus
  • HEW 9 salary + flexible/ hybrid options available

About the Role
Are you an experienced legal professional with a strong background in commercial and corporate law? We invite you to apply for the Legal Counsel (Commercial & Corporate Advisory) position at the University, where you'll play a key role in providing high-quality legal advice and support to the University's leadership and departments.

Working closely with a supportive and collaborative team in the Legal, Risk and Compliance Division led by the General Counsel, you will be responsible for advising on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters. Reporting to the Director, Commercial and Corporate Legal Services, you will advise on goods and services agreements, IT contracts, property transactions, research, procurement, and transnational partnerships. You'll also manage disputes, advise on corporate regulatory matters, and help the University navigate the complexities of public sector integrity and privacy issues and more.

In this role, you'll support the continuous improvement of legal risk management practices, help implement best practices in contract management and support the adoption of innovative legal technologies that add value to the University.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and further your legal career, this is the role for you

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

  • Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality and solutions-focused legal advice.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities and able to take initiative when providing complex legal advice.
  • Proven skills and demonstrated ability to interpret and provide advice on legislation as well as internal and government policies.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a busy caseload with competing priorities and strong organisational skills.
  • 5 years' legal experience gained in private practice or in-house with a focus on commercial and corporate work. (Candidates with more experience are welcome to apply as well).
Qualifications
Australian legal practitioner within the meaning of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria)

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne's strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Applications Close: Monday 14th April 2025 at 12pm.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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