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.
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