Legal Officer

$85,857 to $92,964
- Ongoing, full-time
- Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

**Who are we looking for?**

We are seeking a Legal Officer (General Legal) to join Office of the General Counsel, Chancellery Division.

The Legal Officer will be part of a dynamic in-house legal team. Reporting to QUT’s General Counsel, the General Legal team is led by the Director, Legal Services (General Legal), and is responsible for providing a wide range of in-house legal advice to offices of the University, including the Vice-Chancellor, University Registrar and other members of the senior executive Issues may include: - Commercial contract advice and drafting - Procurement - IT services - Property transactions including leases and licences to occupy - Student issues and engagement - Work integrated learning and scholarships - International agreements - Public Interest Disclosure - Crime and Corruption Commission - Workplace Health and Safety - Dispute resolution - Legislative interpretation and advice - Memorandum of Understanding and Non Disclosure Agreements - Collaboration agreements - Service and Consultancy agreements - IP, copyright and moral rights advice - Conference and Venue agreements The Legal Officer is expected to serve the best interests of the University but is also to comply with the standards of conduct required for members of the legal profession. This position reports to the Director, Legal Services, (General Legal) for career planning, development, and performance expectations.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the area**

The Office of the General Counsel is led by the General Counsel and is responsible for providing legal services to the University. It provides legal advice to the Vice-Chancellor and President, Senior Executive and Council. The portfolio also includes the assurance and audit office, which provides independent analysis, appraisals, recommendations, advice and information about QUT’s internal control systems, effectiveness, and performance quality..

**What you need to succeed**
- A degree in Law and admission as a legal practitioner in the State of Queensland, with at least a restricted practising certificate.
- Demonstrated ability to draft a wide variety of legal documents, with particular emphasis on drafting of agreements in a plain English drafting style.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate practical legal advices to a diverse range of clients across the University.
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills with a sound ability to prioritise tasks according to competing deadlines and the ability to manage a high volume of work.
- Demonstrated attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy with mínimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a legal team.

**Life at QUT**

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation.
- Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Leave loading of 17.5%.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
- We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths.
- Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

**Belong at QUT**

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

In support of our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career.

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