Senior Solicitor
3 weeks ago
Join to apply for the Senior Solicitor role at CQUniversity.
Office of the University Solicitor – Corporate Services Division, CQUniversity Rockhampton North (relocation support available).
Responsibilities- Deliver timely, practical legal advice and manage complex legal matters.
- Support the University Solicitor on key projects and priorities.
- Interpret legislation, draft contracts, and represent clients in legal proceedings as needed.
- Collaborate with faculties and divisions to proactively manage legal risk and enable informed decision-making.
- Location: CQUniversity Rockhampton North (Relocation support available)
- Department: Office of the University Solicitor – Corporate Services Division
- Seniority: Higher Education Worker Level 9
- Employment type: Continuing, Full-Time
- Admitted as a Solicitor in Australia, with at least five years' post-admission experience.
- Current unregistered Queensland Law Society Practising Certificate, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Strong knowledge of Australian commercial and administrative law, including regulatory frameworks and evolving government policy.
- Demonstrated legal experience in complex organisations, ideally within higher education.
- Ability to deliver ethical, independent legal advice on complex matters.
- Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts.
For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 14 September 2025.
Job Requisition ID: 6324.
Contact: Kimberley West ).
When submitting your application, please include your current CV or resume and a 1-2 page cover letter highlighting relevant skills, experience and suitability. Applicants must have full-time work rights.
CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity's domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.
Benefits & Other Information- 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
- 6 weeks annual leave (including Christmas and New Year closure)
- 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave
- 7.25 hours engaged service leave
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
Expressions of interest are invited for related senior legal roles in other CQUniversity locations and domains.
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