Lawyer, Property and Construction Law at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Camperdown, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

154260.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Property Law, Construction Law, Legal Advice, Contract Drafting, Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Tact, Professionalism, Continuous Learning, Growth Mindset

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Full time, 3 year fixed-term opportunity for a proactive lawyer to join the University’s Office of General Counsel Hybrid work from home and from campus Base salary $146,197 - $154,260 plus 17% superannuation About the opportunity Join a next generation legal team and use your talents to have meaningful impact in higher education and research. The Office of General Counsel (OGC) enjoys a highly trusted and collaborative culture, and welcomes a hybrid working model (2 - 3 days per week in the office). We are a trusted and strategic business unit that embraces innovation and continuous learning, including through a dedicated learning and development program with a focus on business, technology, and career skills. The OGC is seeking an experienced Lawyer, Property and Construction Law to provide bespoke legal advice to clients within the central portfolios, with a particular focus on supporting University Infrastructure activities and the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA) project. The SBA will be a state-of-the-art complex that will fast track scientific discovery into better clinical and patient-centred research and healthcare solutions. It is a co-funded partnership project between the NSW Government (NSW Health), Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) and the University of Sydney, due to be operational in 2028. This project is a key priority in the University’s Sydney in 2032 Strategy. Under the guidance of the Senior Lawyer, you will have the unique opportunity to engage closely with University stakeholders and clients within the University Infrastructure portfolio, Strategy portfolio and the dedicated SBA teams. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide strategic legal advice to the University executive, clients and other stakeholders focusing on contracts, property, construction law and the SBA project review, draft and negotiate legal documents including property and construction related agreements and commercialisation transaction documents liaise with the University's collaborators and commercial partners to protect and enhance the University's interests negotiate provisions which promote the University's strategic interests draft correspondence in response to claims, and support with any dispute resolution as required actively partner to share deep institutional knowledge and legal expertise to support strategically aligned decision making, and to optimise operational efficiencies proactively identify actual and potential legal and regulatory risks and provide strategic recommendations for managing identified risks. About you qualifications in law and admission to practice in Australia and hold a current practising certificate approximately 1 - 3 years post admission legal experience demonstrated experience as a legal practitioner within construction and property law (higher education or government is desirable) capability in drafting contracts, advices, memos, policies and/or procedures and other formal written communications relating to construction and property law experience in the conduct of negotiations, dispute resolution, drafting of documents and the provision of advice in these and related areas excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate complex legal issues in verbal and written reports the ability to develop trusted relationships and operate with tact and professionalism across complex internal and external environments a growth mindset and willingness to tackle new challenges and ways of working is essential. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nayomi Siriwardane, Recruitment Operations by email to nayomi.siriwardane@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 06 November 2025 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal advice focusing on contracts, property, construction law, and the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator project. Draft and negotiate legal documents while liaising with collaborators and commercial partners to protect the University's interests.