Legal Counsel

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Perth, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Deadline: 23 Jan 2022

  • Legal Counsel
  • Ongoing, Full-time, Joondalup campus
  • Open to candidates with the relevant work rights

LEGAL COUNSEL
LEGAL AND INTEGRITY, STRATEGIC AND GOVERNANCE SERVICES CENTRE
COMPETITIVE SALARY
FULL TIME ONGOING POSITION

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 copyright law 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 range of legal practice.  To be successful in the role you will also be an excellent communicator, self-motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced, supportive environment on a wide range of legal matters.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full time permanent position attracts remuneration at a competitive rate.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff, for information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

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

Interested applicants may contact Clarke Drury, Managing Counsel, Legal and Integrity on 6304 2158 for further information.

Closing Date
Applications close 11:30pm, Sunday, 23 January 2022 AWST.

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

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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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