Associate Director, Legal Services - Research & Education
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Job Location:
Clayton, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Associate Director Legal Services - Research & Education
Senior Legal and Leadership Role
Job No.: 681002
Location: Melbourne - primarily Clayton campus (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply with 17% employer superannuation
- Work as a senior lawyer and legal lead for one of the worlds top universities with a global impact
- Enjoy diverse and complex legal work within a dynamic and collaborative team
- Say goodbye to timesheets and billable hours
- Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility to choose your WFH days
- Great campus amenities with ease of parking; cafes gym and swimming pool on-site
The Opportunity
As the Associate Director Legal Services Research and Education (R&E) you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic legal landscape of Monash Universitys research and education portfolio. Working closely with the Director Legal Services R&E and the General Counsel you will lead the delivery of high-impact legal services that support Monashs ambitious research agenda and educational excellence. You will focus on intellectual property research and development and the higher-education regulatory space.
This position will be responsible for providing high-level legal advice and strategic risk oversight on some of the Universitys most complex and high-impact matters including major research collaborations global funding agreements clinical trials and intellectual property strategies. You will lead strategic legal projects aligned with R&E goals oversee a team of senior legal professionals and expert external contractors and act as a trusted adviser to the OGC and broader leadership team. You will also monitor interpret and respond to regulatory developments supporting Monashs compliance and innovation efforts and foster strong partnerships across the university and externally.
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated leadership in a legal practice setting and at least 15 years post-admission experience (indicative) with a current legal practising certificate. You will bring deep expertise in higher education and research and intellectual property law exceptional negotiation stakeholder management and communication skills as well as a proven ability to progress matters and lead teams in high-pressure high-volume environments. Your strategic mindset operational leadership and commitment to ethical practice and process improvement will position you to make a lasting impact on Monashs legal and academic success.
About Monash University
At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something groundbreaking a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role as determined by the University.
All senior professional appointments within the University are performance based and fixed term in nature.
Enquiries: For a confidential discussion please contact Sarah Blatchford Group Manager Legal Operations & Strategy OR 61 (0)
Position Description: Associate Director Legal Services - Research and Education
Applications Close: Wednesday 24 September 2025 11:55pm AEST
Supporting a diverse workforce
Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations and pays its respects to their elders past and present.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
