Senior Legal Counsel
Senior Legal Counsel
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Job Description
At the University of Newcastle were seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal and Compliance team. This is an opportunity to undertake diverse and interesting legal work in a values-driven institution - while benefiting from a supportive and flexible workplace culture.
Our Legal Counsel team is trusted to provide legal advice across a broad range of matters. As part of a 20 strong in-house team youll work with executive academic and professional staff gaining insight into university operations and playing a key role in helping the University meet its strategic and legal obligations.
The team is collaborative experienced and down-to-earth - and they genuinely enjoy working together.
About the role
Youll manage a portfolio of complex legal matters providing expert legal advice to stakeholders across the areas will include:
- Commercial law including: Property Construction Contracts IT
- Administrative law
- Complaints and whistleblower matters
In this senior role youll also work closely with the General Counsel on strategic initiatives and play an active role in mentoring and supporting junior team members.
This position is based at our Callaghan campus (Awabakal land) with hybrid work flexibility (up to 40% work-from-home).
What we offer
- Salary: $145745 plus 17% superannuation
- 35-hour work week
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
- Additional University holidays generous personal and parental leave entitlements annual leave loading and a purchased leave scheme
- Staff discounts (private health insurance gym travel software and more)
View ourbenefits at a glance for more details.
About You
You will bring:
- A law degree and a current NSW practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one).
- Minimum 5 years PQE ideally with in-house exposure.
- Outstanding drafting negotiation and advisory skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative mindset and leadership capability.
Note you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A full list of essential criteria can be viewed in the position description on our Careers website.
Our University
For more than 60 years the University of Newcastle has delivered world-class education and research. Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and top 40 worldwide for impact we enrol over 37000 students across campuses in Newcastle the Central Coast Sydney and Singapore.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas. We extend that respect to the homelands of our students and staff. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present. We are fully committed to building on our strengths in Indigenous higher education and providing a supportive space for our Indigenous students staff and communities.
We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable inclusive and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application please reach out to us on the details below.
Application Process
Please click Apply to be redirected to our website where you can review the full Position Description and submit your application.
Your application should include:
- Your CV (max. 5 pages)
- A Cover Letter and Statement (uploaded as a single PDF):
- Cover Letter (max. 1 page) outlining your interest in the role.
- Statement (max. 4 pages) addressing the Essential Criteria as listed in the position description.
Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 22nd June 2025.
Contact Us
Position Enquiries:For further information or a confidential discussion please contact: Daniel Bell General Counsel. (02).
Fortechnical supportoralternative submission pathways please contact: Jenny Newell Talent Acquisition
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
