Senior Lawyer (Commercial & Property)
Job No.: 692952
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $145,062 - $153,976 HEW 09 (plus 17% superannuation)
- Work as a senior lawyer for one of the world's top universities, with strategic goals that focus on the betterment of society
- Enjoy diverse and complex legal work within a dynamic and collaborative team
- Say goodbye to timesheets and billable hours!
- Hybrid working arrangements (3+2) with flexibility to choose your WFH days
- Great campus amenities with ease of parking; cafes, gym and swimming pool on-site
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced commercial and property lawyer looking to make a meaningful impact in the higher education sector? This is an opportunity to join a high‑performing Commercial & Property legal team and contribute to major initiatives that shape the future of a globally recognised university.
The Commercial & Property stream plays a critical role in supporting the University’s infrastructure and operations, from major property and construction projects to significant business and IT procurement activities. As a Senior Lawyer, you will work on challenging matters while building strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the University.
As a Senior Lawyer, you will play a key role in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), providing high‑quality, timely and practical legal advice across a diverse range of commercial, property and university‑related matters (including but not limited to lease/ licences, construction, capital works, major services/facility maintenance, commercial contracts, major procurement and other commercial arrangements supporting the University’s operations). Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will support senior leaders and collaborate with colleagues across multiple legal streams to deliver strategic, solutions‑focused outcomes.
About You
You are a qualified legal practitioner with at least five years’ post-admission experience and a strong background in property and commercial contracts work. Experience in the higher education sector is highly regarded, as is your ability to thrive in a complex and fast-paced environment where priorities shift and no two days look the same.
You bring strong technical and commercial judgement, a proactive approach and the confidence to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture. You understand the importance of delivering exceptional service to internal clients and building trusted, respectful relationships across the organisation. Your excellent communication and written skills along with your strong stakeholder management skills will see you succeed in this role.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter that clearly addresses the Key Selection Criteria. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: For a confidential discussion please contact Sarah Blatchford, Group Manager – Legal Operations & Strategy, Sarah.Blatchford@monash.edu or +61 (0)491 825 006
Position Description: Senior Lawyer
Applications Close: Wednesday 20 May 2026 11:55pm AEST
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