Posted:
9/8/2024, 6:23:45 PM
Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Legal & Compliance
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Full-time, Continuing position
$129,453 - $138,702 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About You
As Legal Counsel, you will serve as a proactive, service-focused point of contact for internal clients and external parties advising on general university matters, with a particular focus on education regulation. If you are successful in the role, you will work on matters such as advising on education regulations, student work placement agreements, delivery with international partners, insurance, trademarks, philanthropy, student clubs and governance and marketing. You will provide legal and strategic advice, support the negotiation, drafting, and development of agreements, policies, processes, and all related legal documents while building and maintaining productive relationships with key stakeholders. Additionally, you will 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.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
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.
Qualifications
Holds a current practising certificate as an Australian lawyer under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Group
The Legal Services Group is responsible for the full range of legal services to all areas of the University. The Legal Services Group is committed to:
Providing high quality legal services that are aligned with, and responsive to, the commercial needs of RMIT;
A high level of customer service which means getting to know the different areas of businesses we service and tailoring advice to meet their needs;
Assisting RMIT to achieve its strategic objectives by working collaboratively with our University colleagues;
Developing and maintaining relationships with subject matter experts within and outside of RMIT to ensure appropriate additional expertise is available when required.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Guy via email [email protected].
Position Description - Legal Counsel
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Website: https://rmit.edu.au/
Headquarter Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Year Founded: 1996
Industries: Education ⋅ Higher Education