Legal Counsel - Labour Law

Employment Type: Part- time (28hrs 4 days)
Fixed term 12-month role until January 2027
Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. This role sits within our Legal & Compliance team who provide trusted advice on alllegal matters affecting the Universityand upholds the Universitys Legislative Compliance Framework. The UNSW Intellectual Property (IP) & Commercialisation team supports the University in all areas of intellectual property research and commercialisation legal matters.
In this role you will provide sound practical legal support in a professional timely and effective manner. Support the University in navigating commercial and IP-related matters ranging from the review of research funding IP agreements and clinical agreements to establishing unincorporated research centres hubs & affiliations.
You will play an integral role in thereview development and implementation of innovative and creative Legal strategies and programs to build capability working closely with a client group or on an organisational level.
Youll hold a tertiary qualification in law with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in a highly regarded law firm and/or in house legal team with significant experience in at least two of the following disciplines:
Commercial/corporate (including thorough understanding of the application of Corporations Law to privately held companies in the context of commercial transactions)
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex legal issues with minimal direction.
Advanced drafting skills proven capacity to think laterally exercise initiative flexibility and to be proactive in respect of legal practice.
Strong consultation and negotiation skills and proven ability to build effective relationships and influence senior management and key internal and external stakeholders.
Strong business acumen and a demonstrated capability to lead manage and deliver high level Legal support required in the achievement of business objectives.
Superior interpersonal verbal and written communication skills including a demonstrated ability to write for internal and external audiences with clarity accuracy and precision (including anticipation of legal risks and proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate them).
Flexible Working Options (work from home flexible hours etc)
Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions additional leave-loading paymentsand salary sacrifice.
Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness passport)
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UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.