Senior Lawyer (Research & Education)
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Senior Lawyer (Research and Education)
Job No.: 681000
Location: Melbourne - primarily Clayton campus (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: Competitive salary with 17% employer superannuation
- Work as a senior lawyer with a focus on intellectual property - for one of the worlds top universities with strategic goals that focus on the betterment of society
- Enjoy diverse and interesting 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
Are you an experienced legal professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the research and education sector
We are seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our dynamic in-house legal team within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at Monash in its Research & Education stream.
The OGCs Research & Education stream supports the Universitys cutting-edge research with a focus on major domestic & international research projects and collaborations funding and grant agreements research service agreements and consultancies clinical trials Intellectual Property-related advice and University staff and student engagement matters. As a Senior Lawyer you will provide expert legal counsel to faculty researchers and University stakeholders and foster strategic partnerships with the university and externally to drive innovation and facilitate groundbreaking research initiatives. You will also be involved in the education aspects of the Universitys business including regulatory (TEQSA ESOS student recruitment compliance) and work-integrated learning.
As the successful candidate you will be a qualified legal practitioner with at least five years post admission experience ideally in Intellectual Property the university sector or a research-related field (eg Medical Research Institute). You enjoy working in a complex environment and adapting to a diverse range of matters and priorities on a daily basis. You have a proven ability to work autonomously and understand the importance of delivering exceptional customer service to key internal stakeholders and developing respectful and trusting relationships. Your excellent communication and written skills along with your strong stakeholder management skills will see you succeed in this role.
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.
Learn more about Monash.
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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/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.
Enquiries: For a confidential discussion please contact Sarah Blatchford Group Manager Legal Operations & Strategy or 61 (0).
Position Description:Senior Lawyer (Research & 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:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
