Senior Lawyer

7 days ago

Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time $180,000 - $220,000 per year

The Opportunity

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

We are seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our dynamic in-house legal team within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at Monash in its Research & Education stream.

The OGC's Research & Education stream supports the University's cutting-edge research, with a focus on major domestic & international research projects and collaborations, funding and grant agreements, research service agreements and consultancies, clinical trials, Intellectual Property-related advice and University staff and student engagement matters. As a Senior Lawyer you will provide expert legal counsel to faculty, researchers and University stakeholders and foster strategic partnerships with the university and externally to drive innovation and facilitate groundbreaking research initiatives. You will also be involved in the education aspects of the University's business, including regulatory (TEQSA, ESOS, student recruitment compliance) and work-integrated learning.

As the successful candidate you will be a qualified legal practitioner with at least five years' post admission experience, ideally in Intellectual Property, the university sector or a research-related field (eg Medical Research Institute). You enjoy working in a complex environment and adapting to a diverse range of matters and priorities on a daily basis. You have a proven ability to work autonomously and understand the importance of delivering exceptional customer service to key internal stakeholders and developing respectful and trusting relationships. Your excellent communication and written skills along with your strong stakeholder management skills will see you succeed in this role.

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.

Learn more about Monash.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us.

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: For a confidential discussion please contact Sarah Blatchford, Group Manager – Legal Operations & Strategy, or

Position Description: Senior Lawyer (Research & Education)

Applications Close: Wednesday 24 September, :55pm AEST

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