Offering comprehensive legal advice on a broad range of complex matters, with a focus on research integrity matters.
Developing and reviewing key policies and strategies for the University’s research program, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of legal documents and agreements.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including businesses, government bodies, and industry/community groups with a high level of professionalism.
Requirements
A current NSW practicing certificate (or ability to obtain one)
Minimum 3 years PQE in law, ideally with administrative law experience and/or exposure to research integrity matters.
Strong legal drafting skills, and the ability to advise upon and resolve complex legal issues.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build relationships and influence with impact.
Strong time management skills, and an ability to manage competing priorities.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy)
Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
Wellbeing and career development programs
Notes
Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.
Deakin UniversityFlexible, Geelong - City, Melbourne - Burwood
Closing date:
06-Oct-2024
Dates
Opening Date: 23-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 06-Oct-2024
Location
Flexible, Geelong - City, Melbourne - Burwood
Salary
HEW 9 $132,790 - $140,744 + 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
Provide clear, practical and strategic legal advice to the University on employment, industrial relations, and workplace matters.
Support stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislation, industrial instruments, common law, and internal policies.
Draft, review, and advise on legal documents such as employment contracts, service agreements and policies, and prepare necessary reports and briefings.
Advise on, and represent the University in negotiations, dispute resolution, and litigation, including appearing or instructing in relevant Courts and Tribunals.
Conduct legal research and stay updated on workplace laws.
Provide training, support and guidance to relevant stakeholders in relation to legislative change and legal compliance.
Collaborate across teams, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and act as a trusted adviser.
Assist stakeholders to understand key risks and issues, and appropriately balance competing interests, to deliver sound outcomes within a large and complex organisation.
Handle legal matters efficiently and confidently, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, a high level of communication, and a high standard of analytical thinking and problem-solving.
Requirements
Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
Extensive experience and management expertise; or
An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
A Bachelor of Laws degree.
Admission to practice as an Australian Legal Practitioner within the meaning of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria).
A current Practicing Certificate.
5+ years PQE (or equivalent skill level) preferred, including demonstrated knowledge and experience in both front end and litigious employment, industrial relations and workplace relations law matters.
Benefits
Access to a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave.
Flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
An inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Notes
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Sonia McCabe (Senior Legal Counsel) via email at sonia.mccabe@deakin.edu.au.
For a copy of the position description, please see below: PD #564184 Legal Counsel - Employment.pdf.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Closing date:
08-Oct-2024
Dates
Opening Date: 23-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 08-Oct-2024
Location
Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Salary
Level 6 Position $100,354 - $107,054 + 17% Super (Level 7 Position Level is only available for applicants with the relevant skills and experience, $110,073 - $119,132)
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and conduct casework in conjunction with the other lawyers employed at the Centre in accordance with the Centre’s policies and across the range of the Centre’s advice and casework guidelines.
Provide legal advice and conduct casework in the Centre’s collaborative Employment Rights Legal Service, together with Redfern Legal Centre and Inner City Legal Centre.
Provide legal advice at the Centre’s regular community outreaches, and participate generally in KLC’s work in the community.
Participate in delivering quality clinical legal education to UNSW Law students including by: assisting with the induction of students each session; supervising student participation in advice, casework and administrative duties, undertaking student assessment, assisting with the teaching of classes, and supervising and developing student projects.
Supervise the Centre’s advice nights on a weekly basis.
Develop and deliver community legal education (CLE) workshops and resources on relevant areas of law, with a particular focus on employment and discrimination law.
Contribute to the Centre’s law reform activities, with a particular focus on employment and discrimination law.
Assist in the general day to day administration of the Centre, including assisting other staff members during periods of leave.
Requirements
Eligible to practise as a solicitor New South Wales.
An ability to provide high quality legal advice, in employment and or discrimination law.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Experience working in a community legal centre, or legal aid environment and/or a good understanding of the legal assistance sector.
Demonstrated experience working with people experiencing distress in relation to their legal problems.
Experience in developing and delivering community legal education events and modules to key stakeholders.
An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Extensive experience in advice and casework (including litigation), in particular in employment and discrimination law.
Extensive experience in delivering CLE events across all stakeholders using the latest technology and developing new CLE strategies in response to legal need.
Demonstrated experience in law reform work, including submission and report writing.
Proven experience providing legal supervision to solicitors, volunteers and students.
Benefits
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Career development opportunities
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Option to study and save with 50% off tuition fees for courses and degrees at UNSW.
UNSW’s Flexible Work Policy provides staff with the opportunity to personalise worktimes (e.g., early start time to finish early).
UNSW supports staff who have family responsibilities through a number of entitlements including parental leave, primary carer leave and more!
Griffith University170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia
Closing date:
19-Sep-2024
Expired
Dates
Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 19-Sep-2024
Location
170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia
Salary
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 5 range $76,236 - $85,525 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $89,197 - $100,064 per annum.
Responsibilities
Provide assistance to students by clarifying issues and concerns, identifying relevant policies and procedures and generating options for resolution.
Provide support to students during grievances and appeals by reviewing documents for submission, preparing students for meetings and accompanying and advocating for students at meetings.
In collaboration with the Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator conceptualise, manage and deliver a suite of events, programs and projects focused on student wellbeing.
Maintain comprehensive, professional records and assist the Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator with data collection, preparation of proposals and reports in relation to advocacy and events.
Requirements
Completion of a relevant degree (social work, human services related) and/or relevant experience in a related field.
Benefits
Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
Opportunities for internal mobility
Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities
Notes
Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position and successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Closing date:
08-Oct-2024
Dates
Opening Date: 23-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 08-Oct-2024
Location
Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Salary
Level 6 Position $100,354 - $107,054 + 17% Super (Level 7 Position Level is only available for applicants with the relevant skills and experience, $110,073 - $119,132)
Responsibilities
Provide generalist legal advice and conduct casework in conjunction with the other lawyers employed at the Centre in accordance with the Centre’s policies and across the range of the Centre’s advice and casework guidelines.
Participate in the Centre’s community outreaches, with a focus on our Health Justice Partnership, and provide high quality legal services.
Participate in delivering quality clinical legal education to UNSW Law students including by; supervising student participation in advice, casework; undertaking student assessment; sharing the teaching of classes; and supervising and developing student projects.
Participate in law reform campaigns, including submission and report writing.
Oversee the Centre’s advice nights on a weekly basis as well as supervise the volunteers and students rostered.
Develop and deliver workshops on relevant areas of law, with a particular focus on the needs of health staff and Health Justice Partnership clients.
Assist in the general day to day administration of the Centre, including assisting other staff members during periods of leave.
Participate in and further the service goals of the Health Justice Partnership, including involvement in planning and development.
Requirements
Eligible to practise as a solicitor New South Wales.
Demonstrated experience in providing legal advice and casework, particularly in areas relevant to Health Justice clients.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including an ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
An ability to deliver community legal education to a wide range of audiences.
An ability to supervise students or volunteers, in accordance with risk management practices.
An ability to provide legal assistance to disadvantaged clients, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
A demonstrated commitment to social justice and knowledge of the legal assistance sector.
Extensive experience acting as a nominated person or supervising solicitor (for Level 7).
Extensive experience in complex advice and casework in areas relevant to the Health Justice Partnership (for Level 7).
Extensive experiencing developing and delivering community legal education in a health setting (for Level 7).
Extensive experience working in a community legal centre, or legal aid environment (for Level 7).
Extensive experience in service development, planning and development of strategic relationships including funding (for Level 7).
Experience in working in tertiary education or clinical legal education and an ability to develop and deliver new classes and courses (for Level 7).
Benefits
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Career development opportunities
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Option to study and save with 50% off tuition fees for courses and degrees at UNSW.
UNSW’s Flexible Work Policy provides staff with the opportunity to personalise worktimes (e.g., early start time to finish early).
UNSW supports staff who have family responsibilities through a number of entitlements including parental leave, primary carer leave and more.
Notes
You will be required to undertake vaccinations as required for contingent worker status at the hospital. This is a condition of employment.
Verification of Qualifications, Working with Children Check, Criminal Record Check are required pre-employment checks.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Closing date:
08-Oct-2024
Dates
Opening Date: 23-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 08-Oct-2024
Location
Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Salary
Level 6 Position $100,354 - $107,054 + 17% Super (Level 7 Position Level is only available for applicants with the relevant skills and experience, $110,073 - $119,132)
Responsibilities
Coordinate and participate in law reform and policy work undertaken by the Centre including the development of strategic law reform campaigns and submission writing as well as coordinating and participating and contributing to policy work of the sector in areas of expertise.
Provide generalist legal advice and conduct casework in conjunction with the other lawyers employed at the Centre in accordance with the Centre’s policies and across the range of the Centre’s advice and casework guidelines.
Responsible for supervising one of the Centre’s advice nights per week and participate in the Centre’s community outreaches, Health Justice Partnership and the Employment Rights Legal Service.
Participate in delivering quality clinical legal education to UNSW Law students including by; supervising student participation in advice, casework; undertaking student assessment; sharing the teaching of classes; and supervising and developing student projects.
Participate in the Centre’s social and digital media program and external communications.
Assist in the general day to day administration of the Centre, including assisting other staff members during periods of leave.
Develop and run new classes for students which incorporate active learning.
Identify and implement Access and Equity strategies in respect of the Centre’s students and clients.
Conduct more complex casework in line with Centre policies.
Identify and develop proactive law reform strategies based on identifying casework trends and areas requiring reform.
Develop and coordinate sector wide law reform responses, including the management of a range of stakeholders, including submission writing, international human rights reporting and law reform reports.
Supervise other staff members at the Centre in accordance with the Centre’s risk management policies.
Collaborate on projects with clinical legal educators from other universities.
Requirements
Eligible to practise as a solicitor New South Wales.
Demonstrated experience in providing legal advice and casework, in an area relevant to the Centre’s practice.
An ability to undertake policy and law reform work in areas relevant to the Centre’s practice.
An ability to undertake social and digital media and communications work.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including an ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
An ability to supervise students or volunteers, in accordance with risk management practices.
An ability to provide legal assistance to disadvantaged clients, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
A demonstrated commitment to social justice and knowledge of the legal assistance sector.
Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities a commitment to attending relevant health and safety training, including undertaking and maintaining all relevant health and police check required to work in a hospital environment.
Extensive experience in policy work and in developing law reform and policy programs, including experience co-ordinating joint or collaborative responses.
Extensive experience acting as a nominated person or supervising solicitor.
Extensive experience in complex advice and casework.
Extensive experience working in a community legal centre, or legal aid environment.
Experience in working in tertiary education or clinical legal education and an ability to develop and deliver new classes and courses.
Benefits
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Career development opportunities
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Option to study and save with 50% off tuition fees for courses and degrees at UNSW.
UNSW’s Flexible Work Policy provides staff with the opportunity to personalise worktimes (e.g., early start time to finish early).
UNSW supports staff who have family responsibilities through a number of entitlements including parental leave, primary carer leave and more!
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Closing date:
08-Oct-2024
Dates
Opening Date: 24-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 08-Oct-2024
Location
Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Salary
Level 6 Position $100,354 - $107,054 + 17% Super (Level 7 Position Level is only available for applicants with the relevant skills and experience, $110,073 - $119,132)
Responsibilities
Provide generalist advice and conduct casework in conjunction with the other lawyers employed at the Centre in accordance with the Centre’s policies and across the range of the Centre’s advice and casework guidelines.
Participate in the Centre’s community outreaches, including providing advice.
Participate in delivering quality clinical legal education to UNSW Law students including by: assisting with the induction of students each session; supervising student participation in advice, casework and administrative duties, undertaking student assessment, sharing the teaching of classes, and supervising and developing student projects.
Oversee the Centre’s advice nights on a weekly basis as well as supervise the volunteers rostered, including following up on the advice given on those nights.
Recruit, coordinate and support a large team of volunteer solicitors.
Develop and maintain effective administration systems around the volunteer program and participate in planning processes as required to ensure that the volunteer solicitor program remains effective.
Coordinate workshops, training and other professional development that responds to the needs of volunteers.
Monitor, track and report on the effectiveness of the volunteer solicitor program and consider areas for growth and improvement, including developing and delivering new and innovative volunteer programs.
Assess and monitor volunteer program risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable, in particular around volunteer retention.
Conduct complex advice and casework (including litigation) with minimal supervision.
Contribute to and develop law reform work, including submission and report writing.
Provide legal supervision to other solicitors as an experienced member of the legal team, including taking responsibility as a nominated person.
Develop innovative clinical legal education opportunities for students at the Centre.
Requirements
Eligible to practise as a solicitor New South Wales.
An ability to provide high quality legal advice, with a focus on areas of law relevant to KLC’s practice such as criminal law, family law, tenancy, credit and debt, and/or discrimination.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range stakeholders, including volunteer lawyers, community members and law students.
Experience working with Office365 computer systems and developing and maintaining effective administrative systems.
Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
Extensive experience in advice and casework (including litigation), in particular in the areas of law relevant to KLC’s practice.
Extensive experience in the legal assistance sector.
Extensive experience in delivering quality stakeholder engagement, preferably in the legal assistance/NGO sector.
Proven experience providing legal supervision to solicitors, volunteers and students.
Benefits
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Career development opportunities
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Option to study and save with 50% off tuition fees for courses and degrees at UNSW.
UNSW’s Flexible Work Policy provides staff with the opportunity to personalise worktimes (e.g., early start time to finish early).
UNSW supports staff who have family responsibilities through a number of entitlements including parental leave, primary carer leave and more!
Griffith University170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia
Closing date:
19-Sep-2024
Expired
Dates
Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 19-Sep-2024
Location
170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia
Salary
A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate
Responsibilities
Provide the University, including the Vice Chancellor, Provost, Deputy Vice Chancellors, Pro Vice Chancellors, Chief Operating Officer, Directors and academic staff with high level, consistent, timely and practical legal advice on a range of the legal issues affecting the University.
Interpret, draft and negotiate commercial legal arrangements across a range of subject matters including: IT, QITC and general procurement contracts, Intellectual Property, Capital projects, leases and licences, Collaboration agreements and other joint ventures arrangement.
Conduct matters where the University is a party to legal proceedings, particularly in tribunals which may include reviewing court documents, instructing the University’s external legal providers and attending tribunals on behalf of the University.
Provide advice on changes to legislation which affect the operations of the University.
Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including external legal providers, to represent the University on negotiations and facilitate conclusion of contract arrangements.
Active supervision and mentoring of junior team members.
Lead and promote compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures, including equity and health & safety and exhibit good practice in relation to same.
Be a leading example of the principles and values embodied in the University’s Code of Conduct, and behave, act and communicate at all times to reflect fairness, ethics and professionalism.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in law and be eligible for admission as a solicitor or barrister in the Supreme Court of Queensland.
At least ten (10) years post-graduation experience in commercial law.
High level of legal practice experience (either private or in-house).
Experience in drafting and negotiating complex legal arrangements.
Ability to analyse issues, undertake complex research and exercise judgement on significant issues at a corporate level.
Full unrestricted Australian work rights and will be subject to a National criminal history check.
Benefits
Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
Opportunities for internal mobility
Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities.
Notes
As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other campuses.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.
Griffith University maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery.
RMIT UniversityMelbourne CBD campus, hybrid ways of working
Closing date:
25-Sep-2024
Expired
Dates
Opening Date: 10-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 25-Sep-2024
Location
Melbourne CBD campus, hybrid ways of working
Salary
$129,453 - $138,702 + 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
Serve as a proactive, service-focused point of contact for internal clients and external parties advising on general university matters, particularly education regulation.
Advise on education regulations, student work placement agreements, delivery with international partners, insurance, trademarks, philanthropy, student clubs, governance, and marketing.
Provide legal and strategic advice, support the negotiation, drafting, and development of agreements, policies, processes, and all related legal documents.
Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders.
Maintain and enhance a suite of template documents, manage the use of external legal advice, create regular updates on relevant legal matters, and ensure compliance with all RMIT policies and procedures.
Requirements
Experience working as a lawyer in the area of general commercial law and contracting, with in-house or private practice experience in the higher education sector being highly desirable.
Experience advising on regulatory issues and problem solving in a legal and business context.
Demonstrated experience in delivering business-relevant and timely legal advice through quality engagement with stakeholders.
Proven ability to operate with a high level of confidentiality in a diplomatic manner with the ability to lead and influence others.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders from a range of experience levels.
Holds a current practising certificate as an Australian lawyer under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
High quality legal services aligned with commercial needs
Commitment to high level of customer service
Opportunities to work collaboratively with university colleagues
Development and maintenance of relationships with subject matter experts.
Notes
Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation.
Serve as a proactive, service-focused point of contact for internal clients and external parties advising on general university matters, particularly education regulation.
Advise on education regulations, student work placement agreements, delivery with international partners, insurance, trademarks, philanthropy, student clubs, governance, and marketing.
Provide legal and strategic advice, support the negotiation, drafting, and development of agreements, policies, processes, and all related legal documents.
Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders.
Maintain and enhance a suite of template documents.
Manage the use of external legal advice.
Create regular updates on relevant legal matters.
Ensure compliance with all RMIT policies and procedures.
Requirements
Experience working as a lawyer in the area of general commercial law and contracting.
In-house or private practice experience in the higher education sector is highly desirable.
Experience advising on regulatory issues, and problem solving in a legal and business context.
Demonstrated experience in delivering business-relevant and timely legal advice through quality engagement with stakeholders.
Proven ability to operate with a high level of confidentiality in a diplomatic manner with the ability to lead and influence others.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders from a range of experience levels.
Holds a current practising certificate as an Australian lawyer under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
Benefits
Full-time, Continuing position
Hybrid ways of working
High level of customer service
Opportunity to work collaboratively with university colleagues
Support for adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Notes
Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation.