Senior Managing Counsel — Commercial & Governance

Western Sydney University; Penrith; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

EAP program

Free flu vaccination

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Job summary

Western Sydney University is seeking a senior legal adviser to join the Office of General Counsel. You will deliver strategic, commercial and practical advice across the University and act as second-in-command within the Legal function.

You will lead the review, negotiation and drafting of complex research, commercial and information technology contracts, advising senior stakeholders on high‑value transactions, governance, and regulatory risk.

Qualifications

• A law degree with eligibility to practise in NSW.
• Unrestricted NSW practising certificate or ability to obtain before starting.
• Eight+ years’ post-admission experience in research and commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic commercial and governance advice for the University.
• Lead review, negotiation and drafting of complex contracts, including IT agreements.
• Manage external counsel and corporate governance matters; mentor legal team.
• Identify regulatory risks and support policy development.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Governance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Law degree

NSW practising certificate

Job description

Western Sydney University is seeking a senior legal adviser to join the Office of General Counsel. You will deliver strategic, commercial and practical advice across the University and act as second-in-command within the Legal function.

You will lead the review, negotiation and drafting of complex research, commercial and information technology contracts, advising senior stakeholders on high‑value transactions, governance, and regulatory risk.