Centre for Deliberative Democracy ยท 3 days ago
Legal Counsel
Bruce, MI
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelThe University of Canberra is committed to fostering an inclusive community and is seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel to join their Legal & Policy team. The role involves providing independent, high-quality legal advice primarily in commercial matters and maintaining strong relationships with internal clients.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide independent legal advice across commercial and strategic initiatives, including partnership and collaboration agreements, work integrated learning placements, procurement, contracts, and campus development matters
Support other legal areas as required, including research services, policy-related matters, administrative law, and disputes
Maintain strong relationships with key internal clients, ensuring high-quality, timely, and practical legal support
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated post-admission experience, ideally with hands-on experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and providing general commercial legal advice
Team player with the ability to work autonomously, taking ownership of matters, with ability to seek guidance from and collaborate with senior members of the team
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to provide practical, strategic advice to support business outcomes
Valid working rights at the time of submission
Current police check or an ACT working with vulnerable people registration
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Family-friendly policies
On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
Company
Centre for Deliberative Democracy
The Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance (CDDGG) is the world-leading centre for theoretical and applied research in deliberative governance and democratic innovations.
Founded in 2008Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, AU
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase