Senior General Counsel - Strategy, Governance & Risk

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University (ANU) seeks a strategic General Counsel to lead its legal practice and provide high‑level legal advice to the Chancellor, Council, and university executives. The role demands exceptional judgement, integrity and the ability to influence at the highest levels of the organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the General Counsel will head the University Legal Office, manage governance, regulatory compliance, commercial and research activities, and

Qualifications

• Admitted or eligible as a Barrister or Solicitor in an Australian jurisdiction.
• Extensive post-admission experience providing strategic legal advice.
• Ability to lead high-performing, collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel to University Council and senior leaders.
• Lead the University Legal Office including governance, compliance, and risk.
• Support decision-making across research, education and engagement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance expertise

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Litigation strategy

Education

Legal qualification (Barrister/Solicitor)

Job description

The Australian National University (ANU) seeks a strategic General Counsel to lead its legal practice and provide high‑level legal advice to the Chancellor, Council, and university executives. The role demands exceptional judgement, integrity and the ability to influence at the highest levels of the organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the General Counsel will head the University Legal Office, manage governance, regulatory compliance, commercial and research activities, and