Senior Lawyer (Research & Education)
About The Position
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 deliver timely, practical and strategic legal advice across the University’s research and education activities, consistent with the ethical standards of a corporate legal practice. You will manage complex matters in a high-volume environment, prioritising effectively and aligning advice with the University’s strategic objectives and risk appetite. The role involves high-quality legal research, drafting and negotiating a broad range of agreements, including research collaborations, commercial contracts and education-related arrangements. You will provide expert guidance on regulatory frameworks, including TEQSA, ESOS, student recruitment compliance and work-integrated learning. Building strong internal and external relationships, you will foster partnerships that support innovation and research excellence, mentor colleagues on research and education legal matters, and provide specialist support and backfill within the Office of General Counsel as required.
Requirements
- 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)
- Enjoy working in a complex environment and adapting to a diverse range of matters and priorities on a daily basis
- Proven ability to work autonomously and understand the importance of delivering exceptional customer service to key internal stakeholders and developing respectful and trusting relationships
- Excellent communication and written skills along with your strong stakeholder management skills
Responsibilities
- Deliver timely, practical and strategic legal advice across the University’s research and education activities
- Manage complex matters in a high-volume environment, prioritising effectively and aligning advice with the University’s strategic objectives and risk appetite
- High-quality legal research, drafting and negotiating a broad range of agreements, including research collaborations, commercial contracts and education-related arrangements
- Provide expert guidance on regulatory frameworks, including TEQSA, ESOS, student recruitment compliance and work-integrated learning
- Build strong internal and external relationships
- Foster partnerships that support innovation and research excellence
- Mentor colleagues on research and education legal matters
- Provide specialist support and backfill within the Office of General Counsel as required
Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility to choose your WFH days
- Great campus amenities with ease of parking; cafes, gym and swimming pool on-site
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
