• Legal Services
• This is a full-time, fixed-term position for up to 12 months
• Base salary will be in the range $ 100,554 - $109,496 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
• Based at our picturesque St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity
We are looking for a talented Lawyer to join our Legal Services team and contribute to achieving UQ's goals through delivering strategic and commercial legal advice.

Reporting directly to the Director of Legal Services, you will provide legal advice on a wide range of matters, including commercial, contractual, and student related issues.

As a member of our collaborative and dedicated team, you will contribute to delivering timely, high quality and strategic legal advice, supporting the General Counsel and Director provide services to UQ that focus on customer service, professionalism and best practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including consultancy agreements, licenses, nondisclosure agreements, student placement agreements, gift agreements and more.
• Provide legal advice on a wide range of issues affecting UQ, including student matters, policy development, bequests, privacy, administrative law and governance. Draft correspondence and negotiate with external lawyers involved in disputes.
• Contribute to strengthening the knowledge and capacity of UQ staff regarding legal and regulatory frameworks. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients, team members, and external stakeholders.
• Assist in overseeing and managing legal services provided by external law firms and counsel.
• Contribute to the proactive identification and management of current and emerging legal risks and priorities for UQ.
• Assist in developing and maintaining comprehensive legal resources and precedent materials. Support the marketing of Legal Services' capabilities and services to internal clients.
• Other duties as required by the General Counsel.

About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options
• Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You
You will be a highly adaptable and flexible legal professional, capable of working effectively across various practice areas and handling tasks of varying complexity. Your exceptional time management and organisational skills, combined with a meticulous attention to detail, will allow you to prioritise tasks effectively and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

As a qualified Solicitor or Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland, you will bring a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant post-admission experience to this role.

• Strong expertise in commercial and contract law, coupled with proficiency in drafting legal documents and resolving complex legal matters.
• Solutions-oriented approach with excellent judgment and business acumen.
• Capable of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and adapting positively to change and uncertainty.
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently.
• Effective written and oral communicator, skilled at negotiating with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrate ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively under the supervision and direction of senior lawyers.
• Exemplify personal drive and integrity, providing impartial and forthright advice while remaining positive and sustaining effort under pressure.

Desirable

• Familiarity with the legislative framework applicable to UQ or experience working for a statutory body or government entity.
• Experience in trusts, wills, and estates will be highly valued.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Leanne Fox, Director Legal Services, [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section
• Resume

Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday, 16 March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-48820).

Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.