Legal Counsel

Updated: almost 1 year ago
Location: Perth, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Deadline: 29 Mar 2023

  • Competitive Salary Plus 17% Super
  • Ongoing, Full-time, Joondalup Campus
  • Open to candidates with the relevant work rights

LEGAL AND INTEGRITY, STRATEGIC AND GOVERNANCE SERVICES
COMPETITIVE SALARY PLUS 17% SUPER
ONGOING, FULL TIME
JOONDALUP CAMPUS 

Overview
We are seeking a lawyer to optimise ECU’s contractual and commercial arrangements and assist the University to comply with its legal obligations. 

This role will expressly require the lawyer to have an interest in statutory compliance and integrity matters and otherwise includes the provision of legal advice, drafting legal documents, liaising with external specialist lawyers when necessary, and raising staff awareness of legal issues. 

To be considered for this role you must have a current practising certificate for Western Australia and some post-admission experience in a comparable of legal practice.  To be successful in the role you will also be an accomplished communicator, self-motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced, supportive environment on a wide range of legal matters.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.

Benefits & Remuneration

This full time position is based in Joondalup and attracts remuneration at a competitive rate.  

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff.  Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances. 

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website .

Contact

Interested applicants may contact Clarke Drury, Managing Counsel, on 08 6304 2158 or c.drury @ecu.edu.au for further information.

How to apply

Please forward a concise cover letter (maximum 2 pages) describing your suitability and relevant experience for this position and attach a copy of your current resume to your online application.

Closing Date

Applications close Wednesday 29 March 2023 at 11:30pm AWST. 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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