Senior Legal Counsel

Job description

Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW) — a purpose driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally. About the Role: This is an opportunity to join a trusted in-house legal team where your advice will help shape important decisions across the University. As Senior Legal Counsel , you will work closely with senior leaders to provide practical legal advice, manage risk, and support a wide range of strategic and operational priorities. This is a broad and varied role, offering exposure across commercial, property, governance, regulatory, research and dispute-related matters. It is well suited to a senior lawyer who enjoys variety, building strong stakeholder relationships, and working through complex issues to find practical solutions. In this role, you will: - Provide strategic legal advice across a diverse range of matters. - Draft, review and negotiate complex legal agreements and arrangements. - Partner with senior stakeholders to identify legal risk and support informed decision-making. - Lead or support significant legal matters and strategic initiatives across the University. - Work with external legal providers where specialist advice is required....