Legal Counsel

Fixed term, full-time appointment (to Oct/Nov 2026)Level 8/9: $117,918 – $146, % superannuation Two Positions Available UOW's Legal, Assurance and Integrity Division has primary responsibility for management of the University's legal, risk, compliance, integrity and complaints functions in pursuit of UOW's strategic goals. Located within the Division is the Legal Services Unit, a collaborative and dynamic team who are looking to recruit an experienced lawyer (minimum 3 years PQE) to contribute to the delivery of high quality, independent professional legal advice and services. We provide legal support across the University's functions, meaning our day-to-day practice is diverse and challenging. Key duties of the role include the efficient provision of high quality legal advice in a wide range of areas including contract law and drafting complex legal documents, commercial law, administrative law, corporate governance, intellectual property, litigation and disputes, property law, and generally delivering a client focused service in a busy and demanding professional environment.

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the selection criteria including:Admission in an Australian jurisdiction and NSW Practising Certificate (or eligibility to hold).Outstanding practical and technical legal skills and at least 3 years of post admission experience working in at least two of the following areas of law: corporate governance; contract and commercial law; intellectual property; public sector / administrative law; property law; litigation/disputes. High level conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to provide timely, concise and pragmatic legal advice and solutions.Excellent organisation, file management and time management skills and consistent attention to detail. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, professional, able to work independently and efficiently in a collaborative team environment, and will possess positive interpersonal skills and the ability to engage successfully with staff and officers at all levels of the University. Experience in an in-house and/or tertiary education environment would be highly desirable but not essential.

Position Description Applicants are requested to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising their skills and experience specifically in relation to the selection criteria set out in the Position Description.

For further information about this position, please contact Liz Southwell, Interim General Counsel on Closing Date: Friday 24 October 2025, 12.00 PM The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.