Job no:

539919 Work type:

Full Time Location:

Sydney, NSW Categories:

Legal

Employment Type: Full time

Duration: Continuing

Remuneration: Senior Competitive Total Package

Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Working)

UNSW is seeking a senior legal counsel with extensive experience in the management of disputes. The role will report into the Head of People & Conduct Law andinvolve working closely with senior management and stakeholders across the business. This is a leadership role within an established team which supports the organisation across employment, workplace relations, defamation litigation, discrimination litigation, conduct and integrity, and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing strategic legal advice on a range of employment, administrative law, discrimination law, student complaints

Providing expert strategic advice, with a focus on disputes management

Assisting in developing policies and procedures in line with legislative requirements

Monitoring and identifying emerging employment and workplace issues and developments

Working closely with and advising the People & Culture and Conduct & Integrity teams team with managing and resolving workplace and student complaints and investigations and disciplinary proceedings.

Acting as the central legal escalation point for the most complex, sensitive and high-risk employment, administrative law, discrimination law and student conduct disputes

Leading the preparation of evidence, submissions and affidavits for Court, Tribunal and Commission proceedings





Contributing to a team-oriented and high-performing team environment

10 years + PQE

Previous employment, discrimination, administrative or litigation experience gained from a renowned law firm or In-House organisation

Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice and counsel in relation to complex legal issues in the areas of employee relations, industrial relations, WHS and anti-discrimination laws.

Proven experience in advising across a broad range of employment, administrative law or discrimination law-related areas,

Strong commercial acumen and the ability to prioritise multiple matters and stakeholders

Excellent influencing and negotiating skills

A positive attitude and someone who enjoys working as part of a team as well as autonomously.

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected] (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

Advertised:

09 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:

09 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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📌 Senior Legal Counsel - People & Conduct (Haymarket)
🏢 University Of New South Wales
📍 Haymarket