The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Senior Legal Counsel, Governance and Legal

Senior Legal Counsel, Governance and Legal

Based in Sydney
Full time opportunity, Continuing contract

• Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research.
• Supportive Staff and work environment
• HEW Level 10 $151,970 pa + 14.25% superannuation

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the Office

The role of the Legal and Governance Team is to provide, promote and support good governance and decision-making across the University and support statutory, regulatory, and legislative compliance obligations.

About the role

The Senior Legal Counsel provides expert, high-quality, and strategically aligned legal advice to key stakeholders at the University, across a broad spectrum of complex commercial, employment, privacy, governance, and regulatory matters within the higher education sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert strategic legal advice on complex issues, including those related to employment, property, corporate governance, privacy, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.
• Contribute to the running of the legal function of the university, including the development of legal strategies in responding to litigation, government interventions and compliance requirements.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of legal agreements and documents.
• Advise on legislative compliance specific to corporations and institutions of Higher Education, including the Higher Education Standards Framework, privacy laws, workplace laws, and other regulations affecting the sector.
• Advise on appropriate policies and procedures for the University to ensure that the University complies with all legal and ethical obligations

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• A current legal practicing certificate.
• Extensive post-admission experience (minimum 7 PQE), including significant expertise in commercial law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience providing legal advice in a complex, regulated environment.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation regulations, and case law relevant to the higher education sector, including employment law, privacy law, and corporate governance.
• Experience working in a University or higher-tier firm highly valued

Benefits

• Generous training and development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications closing date: 4 April 2025

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Tripti Shukla, Tripti.shukl@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.