Legal Counsel General Advisory & Regulatory Sacks Legal Recruitment – Melbourne VIC
4 days ago, from Sacks Legal Recruitment
Our client is a renowned academic institution and holds several impressive local and world rankings in its field, as well as being named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency for several years.
On account of continued growth, a brand new opportunity has arisen for a passionate and innovative lawyer to join the organisation's welcoming and collaborative in-house legal team in Melbourne's CBD. This position will assist in navigating the complexities of education regulation, ensuring compliance and advocating for best practice.
The position reports to a Senior Legal Counsel and provides plenty of senior stakeholder engagement and interaction, as well as the opportunity to contribute to critical projects that influence educational policies and enhance student outcomes.
The successful candidate will be a commercially focussed lawyer with a minimum of 2 years' PQE from a well-regarded commercial practice or in-house environment, together with experience advising on regulatory issues. We are particularly interested to hear from those with experience advising on regulatory issues within the higher education sector; those without sector experience will also be considered.
Key responsibilities
Provide advice and guidance on regulatory matters
Provide legal and strategic advice and support
Advise on, negotiate and draft a wide variety of agreements, policies and processes
Point of contact for internal clients and external parties across relevant portfolios
Develop relationships with key stakeholders and their teams
Enhance and maintain template documents
Liaise with external advisors
Provide training where required
This is your chance to make a real impact in the education sector. If you are ready to embrace this challenge within a leading organization that values diverse perspectives, we would love to hear from you!
This employer offers excellent career development prospects along with flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
For further information on this role, or for general career advice and market insights into the legal in-house, risk, compliance, or corporate governance sectors, please contact Tara Sacks Director on 0414105*** or email ******
Additional information
Dynamic global organisation
Collaborative and welcoming team
Education regulation
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