General Counsel

• An attractive salary package will be negotiated.
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Kelvin Grove

GENERAL COUNSEL

• Opportunity to drive positive impact in Executive leadership role
• Placed 21st globally in Young University Rankings
• Inspire your team and manage diverse range of legal issues

What we do

Queensland University of Technology (QUT), the University for the “real world”, is one of Australia’s fastest growing research universities. We equip our students with the skills needed in an increasingly disrupted and challenging world.  Our strategic plan aims to provide transformative education and research relevant to the community. The Vice-Chancellor and President of QUT seeks an experienced, qualified lawyer, reporting directly to her, to lead the Legal Services Department.

The role

The General Counsel (“GC”), a key Executive team member, is responsible for the provision of high-quality legal services and strategic legal advice to the VC and President, Council, Senior Executive and others at QUT. This area covers a range of contractual, legislative, program and policy issues across the University. The GC will manage, inspire and lead the team to deliver in-house legal advice on matters from procurement, IT services, property, employment, discrimination and student issues, as well as commercial, contract and intellectual property law. 

In this role, engagement with external parties, such as legal firms, various industry and government leaders, staff in other higher education institutions and Commonwealth and State Government departments, in relation to QUT’s legal and statutory obligations is critical. The GC’s responsibilities include managing the Assurance and Audit department, oversight and engagement of external lawyers, and strategic leadership and effective operational management of the legal services department as the chief legal officer for QUT.

Who we’re looking for

You are a qualified lawyer who possesses at least 15 years post admission experience and expertise in at least one or the following legal areas: corporate, commercial, trusts, intellectual property or discrimination law is required. Your career demonstrates the capacity to practically apply the Australian legal practices, systems and frameworks. You are a proven negotiator with exceptionally high-level analytical skills, strong legal acumen and the capability to effectively communicate, influence and build collaborative partnerships across a complex organisation. You are a natural leader who enjoys nurturing and developing a team into a cohesive, high-performing, in-house legal department.

What’s on offer

•    An attractive, competitive salary package
•    Up to 17% employer superannuation
•    Fixed term 5 year contract
•    Professional development
•    Opportunities to salary package
•    Generous Parental, Partner and Adoption Leave
•    Fitness Passport
•    Discounted rates on health insurance
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    A commitment to Diversity

For further information about this role, please contact Peter Murphy at C3Talent on 0429 703 234 or email [email protected] to request the position description.

Otherwise apply below, quoting job Number 972673 by forwarding your resume and cover letter.

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 11th October, 2022

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