Lawyer/Legal Counsel

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Duration:  1 year contract
• Remuneration: From $118k + 17% super & leave loading- dependent on level of relevant experience
• Location:  Kensington, NSW (On- campus role, hybrid work arrangement)

About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

This role sits within our Legal & Compliance function to support the ongoing development and operation of the University’s privacy compliance framework.

Why Your Role Matters:
UNSW has over 7,000 staff and manages large volumes of personal information across our teaching, research and commercial functions. 

Reporting to the Head of Compliance & Controlled Entities Law, you will act as a subject matter expert on all privacy and information lifecycle legal issues and act as a trusted advisor to provide legal and compliance advice to the academic and professional staff of the University.

You will work closely with our data governance, cyber security and records colleagues to effectively implement the University’s privacy management plan, provide expert advice to support data risk minimisation, promote strong privacy governance and uphold the University's reputation for protecting and respecting personal information.

Who You Are:

We’re seeking a legal professional with a background in administrative law and the confidence to autonomously advise on privacy and information lifecycle matters. You will hold the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in law with 4-6+ years’ post qualification experience at a law firm and/or in house legal team.
• Admission to the Supreme Court of NSW and a current practising certificate.
• Experience in providing expert legal advice on privacy and information lifecycle matters, preferably under both NSW and Commonwealth laws.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and interests across complex matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build stakeholder relationships across the University and with external networks & regulators.
• A collegiate and proactive client- centric approach to generate new and innovative approaches to solve complex matters.

For more detailed information on required skills & experience and role responsibilities, please refer to the position description.

Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements. Where possible, we support a hybrid approach with a combination of working from home and on our vibrant campus. It really is the best of both worlds:

• Flexible/hybrid working 
• A well-established team of experienced lawyers 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development  
• Discounts and entitlements   

How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before 11:55pm on Sunday 3rd March 2024.

Your application should include your CV and a separate document addressing the selection criteria most relevant to your level of experience (the bullet points listed under Skills and Experience section of the Position Description).  A copy of the Position Description can be on JOBS@UNSW .

Please note pre-employment checks are required for this position.

Get in Touch:
Anabel Wason, Talent Acquisition Consultant: [email protected]
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:14 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:03 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time