Job Summary:
The role of Senior Lawyer involves leading negotiations, reviewing, and managing agreements related to research and intellectual property. The successful candidate will ensure staff stay updated on relevant laws and policies, interpret legal developments, and develop policies to maximize compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Negotiate, prepare, and manage agreements for research, including collaboration, material transfer, data transfer, and service contracts.
* Manage agreements related to intellectual property rights and protections.
* Review funding and grant agreements.
* Negotiate and manage commercial contracts, including services, procurement, IT, property, and employment agreements.
* Handle complex IP, strategy, and technology transfer matters with external organizations.
* Advise internal stakeholders on contract rights and liabilities.
* Support the establishment of new research entities or centers.
* Assist with legal services for GRF, including sponsorship and fundraising agreements.
* Draft and negotiate IP transfer agreements for researchers.
* Oversee external contracting, including monitoring and amendments.
* Ensure legal compliance and monitor legislative changes impacting Garvan.
Benefits:
* Salary packaging benefits for tax savings (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accommodation)
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* International research environment
* Flexible work hours
* 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents, including superannuation
* Additional leave options (cultural, conference, community service, study)
* Discounted health insurance
* Lifestyle discounts with community partners
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor of Laws with current practicing certificate from Law Society of NSW, with at least 8 years PQE. Experience in medical research or similar preferred.
* Strong commercial contract drafting skills.
* Understanding of intellectual property law.
* Experience in corporate law and governance.
* Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and negotiating skills.
* Clear written and verbal communication skills.
* Team-oriented with good stakeholder management.
* Proactive with strong organizational skills.
* Problem-solving ability and capacity to develop internal training programs.
* Ability to collaborate effectively in a small team environment.