Job Title
Senior Legal Counsel
Job Description
An excellent opportunity is available for a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Legal Department at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.
About the Position
This position is responsible for providing strategic and high quality corporate legal advice to support the Institute’s business operations. It does so by working closely with staff and students across WEHI’s academic and professional services teams.
This position also collaborates with other members of WEHI’s legal department in education of staff and students, template development and maintenance, and ongoing projects to enhance legal service delivery.
Selection Criteria

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Legal qualifications and at least 6 years’ practical experience in commercial law
• Extensive experience in contract negotiation and management
• Experience using databases and software
• Experience working in-house will be desirable, particularly in a research and/or not-for-profit environment

Personal Qualities:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team
• Ability to engage effectively and develop strong relationships with stakeholders including scientists, external advisors, senior management, external partners
• Ability to act autonomously and with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills
• Ability to independently prioritise in a complex, dynamic environment
• Leadership skills
• Strong technical, conceptual and analytical skills coupled with commercial acumen

Terms of Appointment
This position is an ongoing role in a full time capacity or part time at 0.8 FTE. Salary is Professional Services Employee Level 10 ($171,493 - $185,628, Full Time Equivalent). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.
General enquiries can be directed to
recruitment@wehi.edu.au
.
A position description is available
here
.
How to Apply
Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 4 September 202

Please refer the Job description for details