- Great opportunity for an experienced legal advisor to support Swinburne University
- Ongoing, full-time position at our vibrant Hawthorn campus
- Attractive salary + 17 super and flexible/ hybrid options available
About the Role
As General Counsel you will serves as the chief legal advisor to the University. You will provide top-notch legal guidance on a wide range of issues impacting our institution's strategy and operations. You will lead the in-house legal team, advise senior leaders, and oversee all legal matters to ensure compliance with laws and regulations while safeguarding our interests and managing risks. This role will be crucial in supporting the University's strategic objectives by delivering high-quality legal advice and sourcing external legal expertise when needed.
We are looking for a candidate who can offer practical solutions to complex legal issues in a university setting while upholding independent legal and ethical standards. If you are a trusted business advisor with a passion for legal excellence, we want you on our team! Apply now to make a difference in our dynamic and innovative academic environment.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Significant experience gained in reputable private legal practice or as in-house General Counsel including corporate and commercial work.
- Ability to maintain appropriate relationships with government, regulatory authorities, stakeholders and other parties having dealings with the University.
- Experience working with regulators.
- Understanding of the corporate governance and regulatory requirements of public bodies in the context of the University.
- Ability to lead an experienced and highly qualified team covering a range of portfolios, and to work without supervision or direction, to show initiative, to manage uncertainty and to anticipate and meet the needs of senior leadership.
Qualifications
• Authorised to engage in legal practice as a corporate legal practitioner in Victoria.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on
staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au.
Applications Close: Friday 26th April 2024 at 5pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our
Equity & Diversity website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements, please contact
inclusion@swin.edu.au.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support, please contact
DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP
Reconciliation Action Plan.
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to
Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
