Full Time, Fixed Term 18-month contract Competitive salary plus 17% superannuation Work within a dynamic, supportive and professional environment Job Reference: 737610 Your New Role Curtin University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal/Senior Legal Counsel to join our high performing Legal Services team.
This 18-month fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive legal advice and services on a wide range of property and commercial matters.
Our Legal Services team is instrumental in identifying and managing legal risks, enabling the University to achieve its strategic goals.
This position will oversee the legal requirements for property matters at the University including acquisitions and disposals, retail and commercial leasing, licencing and capital development and will work closely to assist our Property, Facilities and Maintenance team with its dynamic portfolio of property, corporate and project work.
Key Responsibilities: Provide high level interpretive and strategic advice to our Property, Facilities and Maintenance team and key executive members including the Vice-Chancellor and the Chief Operating Officer.
Support the University to develop contracts which are reflective of operational principles and practices.
Interpret and advise on the University's statutory and legislative compliance responsibilities.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on complex and innovative projects.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote legal awareness across the University and provide or coordinate appropriate training and continuous improvement development.
Liaise with and manage our relationships with external law firms to progress matters.
Collaborate with, and provide support to, other members of the team on a range of corporate matters.
You will bring to the role: Relevant legal qualifications, with admission to practice in Western Australia and hold an unrestricted practising certificate.
Legal experience (5+ years of post-admission experience) in property and commercial law.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with staff and clients at all levels, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated problem solving and research/analytical skills including the ability to obtain and interpret information and make specific legal recommendations.
Ability to work autonomously, harmoniously and co-operatively as part of a team to provide quality client service.
Additional Information: Must have current work rights in Australia matching the tenure of the role.
Based in Perth, WA.
Relocation and sponsorship support are not available.
Join us!
Please note that salary for this position is commensurate with experience.
To apply, please provide your CV and a cover letter to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
Applications close: Sunday 20th October 2024, 9:15am (AWST) About us We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research.
Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au What we offer: Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
Adaptable Work Environment: While our primary office is located at our Bentley Campus, we understand the importance of flexibility in today's work environment.
Hybrid working arrangements are provided in accordance with business needs.
Salary Packaging: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise.
Competitive Leave Entitlements: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave.
Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave.
Plus, access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff).
Career and Development Opportunities: In line with our 2030 Strategic Plan, Curtin is committed to providing an inspiring, rewarding, and meaningful experience for our staff -empowering them to lead, innovate and strive for excellence.
We provide staff with career and development opportunities, including access to various online and in-person training and info-sessions.
Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students.
Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities.
Explore Curtin's wellbeing locations at https://tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad.
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
Disclaimer Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.
We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
