Full-time , Fixed Term position 12 month Contract
Salary HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
The Legal Counsel , Property & Construction in the Legal Services Group is a service-focused, first point of contact for users of legal services within RMIT and supports the General Counsel and Associate Director, Property & Construction in the Legal Services Group to deliver high quality legal advice to clients within RMIT in a timely and customer-focused manner .
Responsibilities
Provide a service-focused, proactive point of contact for internal clients and external parties including across the Property Services Group, as well as other portfolios and RMIT's controlled entities as may be required .
Provide legal and strategic advice and support to the supported portfolios within the university and in the negotiation , drafting and development of agreements, policies, processes, tender documents and all related legal documents required by the university .
Develop and maintain a productive and positive working relationship with key portfolio stakeholders and their teams.
Develop and deliver business-focused training programs on relevant and contemporary legal subjects including as required by the General Counsel and Associate Director , Property & Construction.
Maintain and enhance a suite of template documents for use within and by the university .
Manage the use of external legal advice as required by the General Counsel and Associate Director, Property & Construction
About You
To be successful in this position, you'll have:
Substantial experience working as a lawyer in the areas of property and/or construction. In-house experience highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience advising on, and problem solving in a legal and business context.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders from a range of experience levels.
Demonstrated experience in delivering business-relevant and timely legal advice through quality engagement with stakeholders.
Proven ability to operate with a high level of confidentiality in a diplomatic manner with the ability to lead and influence others.
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and time management skills .
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within a fast-moving team environment.
Positive, can-do attitude.
Mandatory: Hold a current practicing certificate as an Australian lawye r under the Legal Profession Uniform Law
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ' Apply ' link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Bianca Jenkins via email bianca.jenkins@rmit.edu.au .
Position Description
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Rmit · Melbourne, Australia