Lawyer

Monash • Clayton, NC

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lawyer independently manages a diverse portfolio of complex legal matters with minimal oversight, serving as a trusted legal partner to senior stakeholders, academic leaders, and internal clients. The role delivers high-quality, practical legal advice and manages legal risk across research and education transactions. It also involves leading negotiations and client meetings, acting as the main point of contact for assigned Office of General Counsel matters, and providing informal supervision, guidance, and mentoring to junior legal and legal operations team members.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in law (LLB).
• Qualified legal practitioner, either practising or entitled to practise in Victoria.
• At least 3 years of post-admission experience (PQE).
• In-house or corporate legal experience, including independently managing complex legal matters and providing advice.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated success negotiating with and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice for non-legal audiences.
• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a varied portfolio of legal matters from instruction to completion across research and education transactions.
• Provide tailored legal advice to senior management and academic leaders, identifying needs, assessing commercial and legal risks, and developing solutions for complex or sensitive matters.
• Draft clear, practical legal advice, briefs, and reports.
• Lead negotiations and client meetings, and act as the main point of contact for assigned OGC matters.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal leaders, external legal providers, and external partners.
• Provide informal supervision, guidance, and mentoring to junior legal and legal operations team members.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• On-site parking, cafes, a bank, health services, post office, gym, swimming pool, and childcare.
• 17% employer superannuation.
• Policies supporting staff in combining work and personal commitments, including support for parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level