Senior Legal Counsel - Labour Law

Work on major projects implementing UNSWs New Campus Development Plan

Make a difference in how UNSW contracts and manages risk

Part-time (3 days week 0.6FTE) Continuing (permanent) role

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Itis home to many leadingAboriginaland Torres Strait Islander scholars who do vital work for their communities and the nation more broadly. UNSW is passionate about creating a vibrant inclusive environment where our Indigenous staff can shine. Our Indigenous Employee Network meets monthly to cultivate community and connection. We understand the importance of cultural and ceremonial responsibilities offering 10 days of cultural leave to honour these commitments.

The Senior Legal Counsel (Indigenous Targeted) provides expert risk-based legal advice and strategic support to the University across major capital projects and institutional initiatives including as part of UNSWs new Campus Development Plan. The Senior Legal Counsel will focus on complex construction matters and supplementary expertise in planning property and commercial law. Operating with a high degree of autonomy youll partner with senior stakeholders to mitigate legal risk shape contracts and dispute resolution strategies and ensure compliance across the project life cycle. The position reports to the Head of Commercial & Real Estate Law and has no direct reports.

Whilst this role is open to everyone we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply.

You have at least eight years post-qualification experience strong expertise in complex construction law and eligibility to practise in NSW. Ideally youll also bring experience in property planning and environment law and familiarity with AS and NSW Government construction contracts.

Applications close: 11.55pm Sunday 4th January 2026.

In addition to creative a safe and inclusive workplace for our Indigenous staff we offer other great staff benefits such as career development opportunities generous superannuation additional leave over the end of the year and other discounts. To find out more about how we support our Indigenous staff and grow their careers refer to this page Careers at UNSW for Indigenous Australians UNSW Sydney

To access our Indigenous Strategy refer to apply: For any questions about the kind of support available for our Indigenous staff get in touch with our Manager Indigenous Employment Nat Chenhall:

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