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 role involves providing clear, practical, and timely legal advice to support the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and the Research Portfolio

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing clear, practical, and timely legal advice to support the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and the Research Portfolio.
  • Candidates will manage and support senior lawyers in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating diverse research and commercial agreements.
  • The position requires a minimum of 6 years post-admission legal experience with a focus on intellectual property and commercialisation.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing clear, practical, and timely legal advice to support the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and the Research Portfolio.

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
  • Clinical trial contract knowledge preferred
  • Australian public funding schemes understanding

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic commercial mindset
  • Agile approach to problem solving
  • Growth mindset challenging status quo
  • Tactful communication in complex environments

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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