• Employment Type: Full time, permanent role
• Remuneration: $ 148-157k+ 17% super & leave loading 
• Location: Kensington, NSW (On- campus role with hybrid working options) 

About UNSW: 
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place. 

This role sits within our Legal & Compliance team who provide trusted advice on all legal matters affecting the University and upholds the University’s Legislative Compliance Framework.

Why Your Role Matters: 
This critical role supports UNSW’s strategic initiative to build on our reputation as a world-leading university, expanding our transnational education offerings in key regions globally. Partnering with local institutions, governments and industry around the world, you will support the successful and compliant delivery of award programs and lifelong learning courses that have local relevance and benefit.

As Legal Counsel for the transnational education (TNE) portfolio, you will be providing commercially astute, high calibre and trusted legal support for TNE activities of the University. This will include the establishment and support of joint ventures and alliances, various global agreements and education services regulation.

Developing key relationships with stakeholders across the University, you will bring your experience in contract law and commercial transactions to assist with the progression of TNE activities.

Who you are: 
You will have tertiary qualifications in law with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in a highly regarded law firm and/or in house legal team.

• Admission to the Supreme Court of NSW and current practicing certificate. 
• Significant experience in contract law and commercial transactions.
  Cross border M&A and corporate law experience is also highly regarded.
• Advanced drafting and negotiation skills and proven capacity to think laterally and exercise initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities proactively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, developing positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. 
• Strong business acumen and capability to deliver high level legal support required in the achievement of business objectives.
• Ability to apply judgement and flexibility to generate innovative ideas and solve complex problems.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW.

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Monday 23 November by 11:55pm.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

 UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
  
  

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.