Senior Legal Counsel (Research)

Led by the General Counsel, UQ Legal Services is responsible for the delivery of legal services to the Vice-Chancellor, executive management, and other key decision makers at UQ in order to support the achievement of UQ's strategic objectives while protecting its interests. The General Counsel reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is part of the Chief Operating Officer's senior management team.

UQ Legal Services is currently comprised of:

• Legal Services (Research) team which focuses on research related contracts and matters(which includes the Senior Legal Counsel (Research) position) ; 
• Legal Services (General) team; and
• UQ Copyright team which deals with copyright matters.

The role

The Senior Legal Counsel (Research) is responsible for providing legal and strategic advice on commercial, contract and intellectual property law matters arising from the research activities of UQ.  The position may also provide legal advice on a wide range of other legal issues affecting UQ.

The position will primarily work on matters relating to the research stream but will be flexible and available to work across other streams of legal work (depending on client demands, expertise and priorities as directed by the Associate Director and General Counsel).

As a senior member of the Legal Services team, you will also supervise and manage the work of junior and mid-level lawyers and undertake business and strategic activities in support of the General Counsel - including in promoting and maintaining a high performing and collaborative team culture and actively contributing to continuous improvement programs and systems/ process improvements.

Working in an in-house environment, you will be flexible and willing to undertake a range of work from the complex to the less complex.

The position reports to the Associate Director, Legal Services (Research) and the General Counsel. The position will also work closely with the Research Partnerships Managers, the Research Administration Officers and UQ's commercialisation companies. 

The person

The successful applicant must be admitted as a Solicitor or Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland, with demonstrated relevant expertise and experience (a minimum of 7 years post admission experience is preferred). The successful applicant will be capable of drafting a wide variety of legal documents and handling and resolving complex legal issues. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and efficiently in a results-driven environment is a requirement for this role.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion. Applications are particularly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Remuneration

This is a full-time, continuing appointment at HEW Level 9. The remuneration package will be in the range $108,810.14 - $115,144.01p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $127,307.86 - $134,718.49p.a.).

Position Description

 505121_Senior Legal Counsel, Research PD.pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact:

Ms Jocelyn Aboud, Associate Director, Legal Services (Research) on (07) 334 60633 or j.aboud@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents/ information:

• Covering Letter and a succinct response to the Selection Criteria
• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Name and contact details of two referees