Job Description
CQUniversity is seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor to deliver expert legal services across the University, supporting operations through advice on contracts, compliance, property matters, litigation, and broader regulatory obligations.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in safeguarding CQUniversity's operations, providing timely and practical legal advice, managing complex legal matters, and supporting the University Solicitor on key projects and priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Delivering timely and practical legal advice.
* Managing complex legal matters.
* Supporting the University Solicitor on key projects and priorities.
Requirements:
* Admitted as a Solicitor in Australia with at least five years' post-admission experience.
* Current unregistered Queensland Law Society Practising Certificate or eligibility to obtain one.
* Strong knowledge of Australian commercial and administrative law including regulatory frameworks and evolving government policy.
* Demonstrated legal experience in complex organisations ideally within higher education.
Benefits:
* 17% superannuation with the choice to join an award-winning superfund.
* 6 weeks annual leave incl. Christmas and New Year closure.
* 10 days personal/sick leave plus 5 days carer's leave.
* 7.25 hours engaged service leave.
Position Details:
* Higher Education Worker Level 9.
* Total Remuneration $155,922 to $162,773 pa incl. salary of $131,757 to $137,546 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.