Solicitor, Administrative Law

• Full time, continuing opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to join the University's Office of General Counsel (OGC)
  
• Provide expert legal advice in Administrative Law
  
• Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation

The Office of General Counsel enjoys a highly trusted and collaborative culture, based out of a modern office on our heritage Camperdown campus, and welcomes a hybrid working model. We are a trusted and strategic business unit that embraces innovation and continuous learning, including through a dedicated learning and development program with a focus on business, technology, and career skills.

The OGC is seeking an experienced Solicitor to provide expert legal advice and represent the University across a broad range of practice areas. This role is ideal for someone who wants to work in a more innovative and business savvy team and is open to championing new ways of working.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide timely, and practical legal advice to senior executive officers, and other University personnel in relation to all aspects of Administrative Law
  
• work closely with and advise colleagues in the Student Affairs Unit and the Registrar in relation to student misconduct/disciplinary matters
  
• review and advise on applications under the GIPA Act and other requests for access to information, and privacy legislation
  
• provide guidance around the application of Administrative Law principles to University decision making and internal/external review and appeal processes
  
• undertake advocacy and litigation activities, both internally and externally, in relation to matters such as Student Disciplinary Appeals, GIPA and Privacy applications, and discrimination claims
  
• provide expert advice in relation to the resolution of disputes and complaints
  
• review, draft and negotiate legal documents, to protect and enhance the University's interests.

About you

• extensive working experience as a Solicitor with proven expertise in aspects of Administrative Law
  
• demonstrated understanding of Administrative Law principles, the GIPA Act and NSW privacy legislation
  
• experience in and familiarity with the higher education sector (advantageous)
  
• confidence in using judgement to effectively prioritise work activities advise clients in a way that is proportionate to the risk of the matter
  
• excellent analytical and legal research skills
  
• strong drafting skills, and clear and concise communication skills to convey complex messaging to various audiences
  
• highly developed relationship management skills and the ability to operate with a high degree of tact and professionalism across all levels of diverse internal and external environments
  
• a willingness to work with a variety of stakeholders, and an agile and flexible approach.

Friday 10 May 2024, 11:59 PM

Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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