Employment Counsel
Core
Legal Counsel providing service-focused advice on employment, disputes, complaints, and investigations for a university client.
Role type
In-house Legal Counsel (Employment & Administrative Law)
Builds
Legal advice, dispute resolution strategies, and training for university stakeholders
Domain
Higher Education / Employment Law
Required skills
Employment law, workplace relations, administrative law, dispute resolution, negotiation, mediation, external counsel management, legal training, template development
Preferred skills
Higher education sector experience, in-house or private practice background
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Act as a proactive point of contact for HR, workplace relations, and student conduct matters; Provide legal advice on staff and student disputes including court and tribunal proceedings; Deliver business-focused legal training; Develop and maintain legal templates and resources; Manage external legal advisers
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC