Lawyer, Ip, Research And Commercial Law

The University of Sydney

Camperdown, NSW, Australia
Base: $156,277 py; bonus/equity: not specified; be...
Not specified
Admission to practice in australia
Current practicing certificate required
Drafting and negotiating research agreements
The University of Sydney is seeking an experienced Lawyer specializing in Intellectual Property, Research, and Commercial Law to join its Office of General Counsel. The role involves providing legal advice to support the university's research and commercialization activities, with a focus on drafting and negotiating various agreements

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 a minimum of six years of post-admission legal experience with a focus on intellectual property and commercial law.

Matching Summary

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The University of Sydney is seeking an experienced Lawyer specializing in Intellectual Property, Research, and Commercial Law to join its Office of General Counsel. The role involves providing legal advice to support the university's research and commercialization activities, with a focus on drafting and negotiating various agreements.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Admission to practice in Australia
  • Current practicing certificate required
  • Drafting and negotiating research agreements
  • Experience with clinical trial contracts
  • Knowledge of Australian public funding schemes

Nice-to-have

  • Agile approach to challenging status quo
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Growth mindset and strategic thinking
  • Experience managing external legal services
  • Ability to work across complex environments

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 6+ years post admission legal experience
  • Qualifications in law and admission to practice in Australia
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia
  • No visa sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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