Lawyer - Research & Education

Monash•Clayton, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to a Senior Manager and the Director of the Research & Education stream, the focus of this role will be to support the work of the Office of the General Counsel by providing a wide range of high-quality legal services to support the University’s objectives. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for providing and supporting the delivery of legal services under the guidance of senior lawyers across a wide range of matters arising from teaching and learning 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. This includes drafting and reviewing agreements, advising on Higher Education and related statutory/regulatory obligations, and supporting the University’s adoption of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. You will provide quality, accurate legal advice and guidance to clients that responds to their needs and objectives, undertake research, analyse results and provide recommended solutions to complex issues. You will also be responsible for reviewing or drafting in plain English for various audiences in a clear and succinct manner, contributing to the implementation of continuous improvement activities relating to the Office of the General Counsel practices and procedures, and building and sustaining strong working relationships with an extensive network of internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

A tertiary qualification in law (LLB) and be a qualified legal practitioner, either practising or entitled to practice in Victoria, with a current Legal Practising Certificate.
1-3 years’ post-admission experience at a mid or top tier law firm and / or sector or commercial in-house experience.
Highly developed planning skills.
Advanced computer literacy.
Ability to manage a significant file load under pressure while maintaining absolute discretion and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Providing and supporting the delivery of legal services under the guidance of senior lawyers across a wide range of matters arising from teaching and learning 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.
Drafting and reviewing agreements, advising on Higher Education and related statutory/regulatory obligations, and supporting the University’s adoption of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Providing quality, accurate legal advice and guidance to clients that responds to their needs and objectives.
Undertaking research, analysing results and providing recommended solutions to complex issues.
Reviewing or drafting in plain English for various audiences in a clear and succinct manner.
Contributing to the implementation of continuous improvement activities relating to the Office of the General Counsel practices and procedures.
Building and sustaining strong working relationships with an extensive network of internal and external stakeholders.