Manager, Legal Services

Job no:509812
Work type:Continuing - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Legal & Risk, HEO10

Remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Ongoing position

The Legal Services Branch provides independent legal advice and other services across the University and its controlled entities including in relation to contracts, internal governance, regulatory requirements, resolution of disputes, employment and industrial relations, strategic projects, freedom of information, research and commercialisation.

The Manager, Legal Services provides leadership and management to the Legal Operations team, which supports all of the University’s varied and diverse legal needs (other than its research and commercialisation activities).  This team of seven professionals is also responsible for the University’s Freedom of Information function and its trusts and bequests governance framework.

The role is a rare in-house opportunity to lead a team of professionals in a collegiate and varied environment, deputise for General Counsel as needed, and provide high quality independent legal advice across the University community.

To be successful you will need:

• extensive post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house legal role within Australia, with sector experience being desirable but not required
• experience in contract law, torts, administrative law, intellectual property, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, and integrity laws
• experience with drafting a range of commercial and non-commercial contracts, such as procurement, software, partnerships, and joint venture agreements
• strong understanding of corporate governance and the regulatory environment applying to universities
• proven ability to lead a team of professionals, manage and achieve results in pressure situations and deal with ambiguity and change

Qualification/s:

• a Degree in Law obtained from an Australian university
• a current unrestricted South Australian Practicing Certificate or ability to acquire one before commencement

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 collaborations - offers you a 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, Friday 3 June 2022.

For further information 

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact: 

Marc Davies

General Counsel and Executive 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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