Lawyer, Ip, Research And Commercial Law

The University of Sydney

Camperdown, NSW, Australia
Base: $156,277 py; bonus/equity: not specified; be...
**
Intellectual property law practice
Research and commercial law experience
Drafting and negotiating research agreements
** The University of Sydney is seeking an experienced Lawyer specializing in Intellectual Property, Research, and Commercial Law to join their Office of General Counsel. This full-time role involves providing legal advice to support the university's research and commercialization activities, with a focus on collaboration and strategic legal support. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing clear, practical, and timely legal advice to support the University's research and commercialisation activities.
  • Candidates will manage and support senior lawyers in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating diverse research and commercial agreements.
  • The position requires unrestricted work rights in Australia as visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Sydney is seeking an experienced Lawyer specializing in Intellectual Property, Research, and Commercial Law to join their Office of General Counsel. This full-time role involves providing legal advice to support the university's research and commercialization activities, with a focus on collaboration and strategic legal support. **

Salary

Base: $156,277 p.a.; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Intellectual Property law practice
  • Research and commercial law experience
  • Drafting and negotiating research agreements
  • Australian legal admission and practicing certificate
  • 6+ years post-admission legal experience

Nice-to-have

  • Clinical trials experience or knowledge
  • Understanding of Australian public funding schemes
  • Agile approach to challenging status quo
  • Growth mindset with strategic thinking
  • Experience managing external legal services

Key Requirements

  • Admission to practice in Australia
  • Current practicing certificate
  • Minimum 6+ years post-admission experience
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter