Legal Counsel
Core
Provide timely, pragmatic legal advice and draft/negotiate contracts across commercial, property, employment, research, governance, and regulatory matters for a university.
Role type
Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial & Property)
Builds
Contracts, agreements, and legal solutions supporting university strategic objectives and major projects.
Domain
Higher Education / Legal Services
Required skills
Commercial contract drafting and negotiation, Property law (leasing, title, tenure), Legal research, Risk identification, Policy review, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Solutions-focused approach, Plain English drafting, Innovation in processes
Technologies
Legal research databases, Contract management systems
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and legal documents; Identify legal risks and deliver practical solutions; Conduct legal research and prepare clear advice; Support major University projects including procurement, technology, construction, and leasing; Review policies for compliance; Liaise with external legal providers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC