Legal Counsel

Job no:508439
Work type:Continuing - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Legal & Risk, HEO9

(HEO9) $116,557 to $124,698 plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation will apply

Continuing position available 

The role of the Legal Counsel is to provide independent legal advice to the University on matters affecting the University or its controlled entities.

This position is responsible for providing legal services across a wide range of University activities, including significant commercial contracts, procurement activities, educational partnerships, regulatory compliance, disputes and litigation, and the University’s student conduct and appeal processes.

This fast-paced, dynamic environment offers rewarding, interesting and challenging legal work for candidates with excellent technical skills, and the opportunity to make a real difference and influence outcomes within one of the State’s largest businesses.

To be successful you will need:

• Significant post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house legal role.

• Experience in commercial law including drafting and advising on contracts and agreements.

• The ability to manage legal disputes and respond to regulatory enquiries, including responding to subpoenas, advising on liability and appearing in directions hearings.

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles of administrative law and natural justice.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as exercise independent judgement and discretion and work under minimal supervision.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 20 March 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Marc Davies

Director, Legal Services

University of Adelaide

E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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