Legal Counsel (Commercial and Corporate Advisory)

Job Description

Legal Counsel (Commercial and Corporate Advisory) Fantastic opportunity for a skilled legal professional with a passion for commercial and corporate law. Join our supportive and dynamic legal team at Swinburne University as Legal Counsel (Commercial & Corporate Advisory). Ongoing/full-time position available at our Hawthorn Campus HEW 8 position + 17% super + hybrid working arrangements About the Role Are you a skilled legal professional with a passion for commercial and corporate law? Join our supportive and dynamic legal team at Swinburne University as Legal Counsel (Commercial & Corporate Advisory) and make a meaningful impact on the University's goals. Reporting to the Director, Commercial and Corporate Legal Services, and under the direction of the General Counsel, you'll work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape the University's legal landscape. In this role, you will provide high-quality legal advice on a wide range of commercial and corporate matters to support the University's strategic objectives. You will be responsible for drafting and reviewing agreements, advising on a wide range of legal issues relating to the University, including University and public sector regulatory requirements, land transactions, disputes, research, and intellectual property, while contributing to the development and adoption of best practices in commercial and corporate matters. We’re looking for someone who thrives on continuous improvement and is eager to embrace modern legal practices, including leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance value. As a key advisor, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the University to support the delivery of projects and initiatives while addressing legal risk. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking institution where your skills will directly influence the University’s success. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and legal excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of legal advisory at Swinburne University! About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: At least 4 years’ experience gained in reputable private legal practice or in-house including corporate and commercial work. Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality and solutions-focused legal advice. Strong problem-solving capabilities and able to take initiative when providing complex legal advice. Proven skills and demonstrated ability to interpret and provide advice on legislation as well as internal and government policies. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a busy caseload with competing priorities and strong organisational skills. Qualifications Australian legal practitioner within the meaning of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria). About Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on Applications Close: Wednesday 12th February 2025 at 5pm. Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at or call +61 3 9214 3550. Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant. Click here for position description Opens in new window. #J-18808-Ljbffr