Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial)

In-house senior lawyer opportunity within the education sector.

Your new company

Our client is renowned for its excellence in education, research and innovation and fosters a vibrant and diverse culture.

Your new role

Working within a high-performing team of commercial lawyers, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Assisting with strategic procurements i.e. various goods and services, major research equipment, IT contracts
  • Negotiating various agreements which include educational services agreements, funding agreements, sponsorship agreements, tender documents, agency agreements, collaboration agreements with partner institutions and state/federal departments.
  • Advising on different areas of law, including competition and consumer laws, IP, contract law, privacy laws, dispute resolution.
  • Engaging with external counsel where required

What you'll need to succeed


  • Admitted to practice as a lawyer in Australia
  • Ideally, a minimum of 7 years' PAE with experience gained in a mid/top tier firm and/or reputable company
  • Experienced in drafting and reviewing a broad range of commercial agreements
  • Extensive experience in contracts and commercial law, the conduct of negotiations, the drafting of documents and the provision of advice in these and related areas
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and build relationships across a large, complex organisation

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to work within a high-performing in-house legal team, in a busy environment, managing a variety of matters
  • Flexible work culture
  • Work-life balance
  • Accelerate your in-house career by working for a market leader
  • Supportive, collegiate culture

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Laura on 0280626176 / email laura.keegan@hays.com.au to find out more about this opportunity. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Education & Training
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Legal
Ref:
2929729

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Laura Keegan, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney
Level 13, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: 0280626176

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