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OVERVIEW The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel - Global & Commercial for a full-time permanent position based in Kensington, NSW, with hybrid working options available. This role supports the university’s strategic expansion of transnational education offerings and provides legal expertise across commercial transactions, cross-border partnerships, and education regulation. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Legal Officer, the position sits within the UNSW Legal & Compliance team.
Key responsibilities
- Provide commercially astute legal advice and trusted legal support to the university.
- Support UNSW’s global expansion initiatives and transnational education activities.
- Advise on contract law and commercial transactions.
- Support the delivery of award programs and lifelong learning courses outside Australia.
- Work on the establishment and support of cross-border joint ventures and alliances.
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with international organisations, universities, and governments.
- Provide advice relating to education services regulation.
- Support the university’s general commercial activities.
- Deliver strategic advice and counsel on complex legal matters.
- Work collaboratively within the Legal & Compliance team and across the university.
- Manage competing priorities and complex matters proactively.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in law.
- Admission to the Supreme Court of NSW and current practicing certificate.
- Ideally a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience.
- Significant experience in contract law and commercial transactions.
- Cross-border transactional or M&A; experience is highly regarded.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice and counsel on complex legal issues.
- Advanced drafting and negotiation skills.
- Proven capacity to think laterally and exercise initiative.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and complex matters proactively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and influence effectively.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong business acumen and demonstrated capability to deliver high-level legal support.
- Valid Australian working rights are required at the time of application. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position plays an important role in supporting the international growth and strategic priorities of UNSW as a global university. The role contributes to the development of cross-border educational partnerships and helps ensure that international academic initiatives operate within strong legal and regulatory frameworks. Legal professionals in higher education can have a direct impact on institutional strategy, global collaboration, and long-term organisational success.
📌 Senior Legal Counsel- Global & Commercial (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales
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