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About us:
Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.
We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 . UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Policy team at the University of Canberra. This is an exciting opportunity to provide independent, high-quality legal advice across a diverse range of areas, primarily specialising in commercial matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide independent legal advice across commercial and strategic initiatives, including partnership and collaboration agreements, work integrated learning placements, procurement, contracts, and campus development matters.
Support other legal areas as required, including research services, policy-related matters, administrative law, and disputes.
Maintain strong relationships with key internal clients, ensuring high-quality, timely, and practical legal support.
About You:
You are a strategic and solutions-focused legal professional:
With Demonstrated post-admission experience, ideally with hands-on experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and providing general commercial legal advice.
Team player with the ability to work autonomously, taking ownership of matters, with ability to seek guidance from and collaborate with senior members of the team.
With Excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to provide practical, strategic advice to support business outcomes.
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:
Flexible working arrangements
Family-friendly policies
On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV explaining what skills you would bring to the role and your legal experience to date (including how many years PAE you hold); no additional documents are necessary.
Submit your CV through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description , ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.
Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.
The successful candidate will be required to have a current police check or an ACT working with vulnerable people registration.
For job specific information: please contact Kate Robertson, Senior Legal Counsel, kate.a.robertson@canberra.edu.au .
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au . If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 1 February 2026.
