Senior Legal Counsel

7 days ago


Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia The University of Queensland Full time
About This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lawyer to join our Legal Services team at The University of Queensland. As a key member of our team, you will provide strategic and commercial legal advice to support the University's goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal advice on a wide range of matters, including commercial, contractual, and student-related issues.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including consultancy agreements, licenses, and nondisclosure agreements.
  • Contribute to strengthening the knowledge and capacity of UQ staff regarding legal and regulatory frameworks.
  • Assist in overseeing and managing legal services provided by external law firms and counsel.
  • Contribute to the proactive identification and management of current and emerging legal risks and priorities for UQ.
About You

You will be a highly adaptable and flexible legal professional, capable of working effectively across various practice areas and handling tasks of varying complexity. Your exceptional time management and organizational skills, combined with a meticulous attention to detail, will allow you to prioritize tasks effectively and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

As a qualified Solicitor or Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland, you will bring a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant post-admission experience to this role.

What We Offer
  • 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.
  • Access to flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.
  • Health and wellness discounts, including fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.


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