Murdoch University Legal Advisor Position

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Murdoch University Full time
About This Role

Murdoch University seeks a skilled Legal Advisor to join its team. The successful candidate will provide timely and effective legal advice to staff, handle requests assigned by the Director, and support the preparation, negotiation, and finalisation of commercial contracts and documents.

This pivotal role requires a legal practitioner admitted to the Supreme Court of WA with a current practising certificate and a minimum of one year of post-admission experience in negotiating and drafting contracts and commercial documentation. The ideal candidate will possess analytical and problem-solving skills, a practical commercial approach, and a commitment to involving clients in the legal process.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Legal Services to deliver expert legal guidance and support across Murdoch University's Schools, Offices, and wholly owned subsidiaries. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape University policy on legal and governance matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide timely and effective legal advice to staff
  • Handle requests assigned by the Director
  • Support the preparation, negotiation, and finalisation of commercial contracts and documents
Requirements
  • Admitted as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of WA with a current practising certificate
  • At least one year of post-admission experience in negotiating and drafting contracts and commercial documentation
  • Generalist knowledge of relevant laws
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills and a practical commercial approach
What You'll Get

As a member of the Murdoch University team, you will enjoy a lively, natural campus and world-class facilities, as well as a range of benefits including competitive remuneration, paid leave entitlements, flexible work arrangements, and salary packaging options.



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