Senior Lawyer

Job No.: 672279

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $135,417 - $143,738 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Support the Commercial and Property activities of a world top 50 University
• Further your expertise, working on a diverse range of legal matters
• Utilise and develop your relationship management skills, liaising with key stakeholders within and outside a complex organisation
• Enjoy being part of a collaborative and mutually supportive legal team

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced commercial and/ or technology legal professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the education sector?

We are seeking a Senior Lawyer with experience in the areas of general commercial and IT to join our dynamic in-house legal team in the Commercial & Property stream within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at Monash. This 12-month role offers an exciting opportunity to support key Monash activities managing  complex legal matters and fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

The Commercial & Property stream supports the University’s critical infrastructure with major property and construction matters, as well as significant business and IT procurement initiatives.

About You

As the successful candidate you will be a qualified legal practitioner with at least four years post admission experience in IT and commercial law. Your expertise includes review, drafting and negotiation of significant IT contracts, including master agreements for procurement of hardware, software and services, software licensing, as well as general procurement agreements for goods and services.

You enjoy working in a complex environment and adapting to a diverse range of matters and priorities on a daily basis.

You have a proven ability to work autonomously and understand the importance of delivering exceptional customer service to key internal stakeholders and developing respectful and trusting relationships. Your excellent communication and written skills along with your strong stakeholder management skills will see you succeed in this role.

Some reasons why you will love joining the OGC at Monash:

• You’ll be working for one of the world's top universities, with truly values-driven strategy
• Diverse and interesting work, broadening your skills and expertise
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
• Experience the convenience of great campus amenities with on-site parking, on-site cafes, gym, a swimming pool and childcare

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

Click the ‘Apply now’ button below and include your resume and a detailed cover letter. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Sarah Blatchford, Group Manager, Legal Operations & Strategy, Office of the General Counsel, Monash University, Sarah.Blatchford@monash.edu

Position Description: Senior Lawyer

Closing Date: Thursday 16 January 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

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