[Hiring] Legal Officer @Flinders University

Role Description

This position offers a fantastic opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to gain their first in‑house experience within a large and sophisticated university environment committed to best‑practice operations. It is equally well suited to an experienced lawyer seeking a flexible role in a supportive organisation that values work–life balance, with responsibilities focused primarily on contract reviews.

• Partner with Colleges and Portfolios to provide general legal advice on a broad range of legal, policy, risk, compliance, and contractual matters.
• Provide responsive and sound legal advice on various types of contracts and complex agreements.
• Research issues, interpret legislation, and draft documents including memoranda of advice to senior management and executives.
• Help educate and develop internal processes for staff related to contracts, audit items, policy interpretation, operational risks, reporting, and related legal services.
• Provide functional support to Contracts Officers and the wider team.
• Conduct information and respond to applications within the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.

Qualifications

• A recognised law degree; and be eligible to be admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
• Well-developed knowledge of contemporary tender and procurement processes.
• An ability to negotiate strong business outcomes with significant stakeholders including the Commonwealth Government and Industry Partners.
• Experience in the Higher Education Sector and an understanding of risk management principles (desirable).

Requirements

• Experienced legal practitioner particularly in contract management, including formation, negotiation, administration, and arrangement in a complex business environment.
• High level of accuracy, attention-to-detail, time management, and judgment in the interpretation of legal principles and business procedures.
• Strong communicator, particularly when drafting legal memoranda, supervising staff, and working as a team to solve issues.

Benefits

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Commitment to wellbeing through the Thriving@Flinders initiative.
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers.
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on-campus health care services, gym, and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Company Description

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.