Lawyer (Research & Education)

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced research and/or education legal professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the education sector?

We are seeking a Lawyer with experience in the areas of research, intellectual property and/or education to join our dynamic in-house legal team within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at Monash. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support key Monash activities managing complex legal matters and fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

The Lawyer supports the General Counsel and Director, Research & Education, in the provision of timely and authoritative legal advice and services to university officers and senior management on a wide range of matters arising from teaching and learning, intellectual property and research activities and national and international collaboration initiatives, as well as day to day legal issues arising for a large and internationally focused university.

As the successful candidate you will produce quality research, advice and documents appropriate to clients' needs associated with each matter that is being handled and develop an understanding of the University's strategic objectives and the business imperatives. Further, you will be expected to develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients to understand the advice and legal assistance being sought and seek to ensure all reasonable expectations are met.

Some reasons why you will love joining the OGC at Monash:

• You'll be working for one of the world's top universities, with truly values-driven strategy
• Diverse and interesting work, broadening your skills and expertise
• Hybrid working arrangements (3+2)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Great campus amenities with ease of parking; cafes, gym and swimming pool on-site

The successful candidate will have minimum 3 years' post qualifications experience with a current, unrestricted, Legal Practising Certificate and experience in intellectual property law.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Ms Sarah Blatchford, Group Manager, Legal Operations and Strategy, Office of the General Counsel,

Position Description: Lawyer (Research & Education)

Applications Close: Tuesday 26 August, :55pm AEST

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