About This Opportunity As Legal Counsel you will be responsible for providing legal and strategic advice on a broad range of disputes and contentious matters, including student and staff grievances, general employment issues and assisting with managing the conduct of litigation on behalf of UQ. The position also provides legal advice on a wide range of other legal issues affecting UQ, including contract and commercial matters. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Provide quality and timely legal advice to the Vice-Chancellor, Chief Operating Officer, and other senior management and key decision makers across UQ. Provide legal advice on disputes and contentious matters relating to the activities of the University, including assisting to develop strategies to proactively diffuse disputed matters or seek early resolution. Assist with the conduct of sensitive litigation on behalf of UQ, as required, including in relation to employment law matters. Provide legal advice (including as to procedural fairness) on student and staff grievance and misconduct processes and associated regulatory and policy requirements with a focus on developing strategies to diffuse matters to seek early resolution. Provide legal advice on a wide range of employment-related legal issues affecting UQ, including claims involving allegations of sexual misconduct, bullying or harassment, workplace investigations, workplace health and safety, employee mobility, employer obligations and employee entitlements. Drafting correspondence to, and negotiating with, lawyers acting for parties engaged in disputes and contentious matters with UQ. For a full copy of the position description, please contact talent@uq.edu.au This is a full-time, permanent position at HEW Level 8. About You The successful applicant must be admitted as a Solicitor or Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland, with demonstrated relevant expertise and experience (for example, a minimum of 4-5 years post admission experience is preferred). Additionally, you will demonstrate: Significant experience in a number of the following: commercial litigation and sound working knowledge of court processes in the Federal and Queensland courts. advising on strategy to resolve commercial and other disputes, including through the use of alternative dispute resolution methods as well as litigation. both contentious and advisory aspects of employment law including unfair dismissal, employment contracts and termination of employment. advising on claims involving allegations of discrimination, bullying and sexual misconduct including relevant court and tribunal processes & dispute resolution strategies. Administrative law and decision making (with experience acting for a statutory body or government entity preferred). The ability to draft a wide variety of legal documents and to handle and resolve complex legal issues. Sound judgement skills and commercial acumen with a focus on finding solutions. Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills that enable you to effectively communicate and liaise with a diverse range of clients with other stakeholders. The ability to build and sustain positive relationships with team members, internal clients and external stakeholders. The ability to work both independently and to contribute effectively in a team environment to provide quality and timely client service. High levels of flexibility and adaptability, including the ability to rapidly adjust to new situations, challenges, priorities and work allocations. Demonstrated time management and organisational skills and a meticulous attention to detail, with a proven ability to prioritise tasks to meet competing deadlines with a high degree of accuracy in the context of minimal supervision. Personal drive and integrity and the ability to deliver impartial and forthright advice. 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, l.fox@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job requisition ID in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section Our strength 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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. 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. Applications close Monday, 30 June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-52486). LI-DNI