The Strategic Legal Role
As a senior legal professional, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic legal landscape of Monash University's research and education portfolio. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will lead the delivery of high-impact legal services that support Monash's ambitious research agenda and educational excellence.
This position will be responsible for providing high-level legal advice and strategic risk oversight on some of the University's most complex and high-impact matters including major research collaborations, global funding agreements, clinical trials, and intellectual property strategies. You will lead strategic legal projects aligned with R&E goals, oversee a team of senior legal professionals and expert external contractors, and act as a trusted adviser to leadership teams.
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated leadership in a legal practice setting, and at least 15 years' post-admission experience, with a current legal practising certificate. You will bring deep expertise in higher education and research and intellectual property law, exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills, as well as a proven ability to progress matters and lead teams in high-pressure, high-volume environments.
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