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• Employment Type: Full Time
• Duration:  Fixed term contract until June 2027
• Remuneration: L7- $110k-$119k + 17% super & leave loading (dependent on experience)
• Location:  Kensington, NSW (on-campus role, hybrid work arrangement available)

About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:
The UNSW IP & Commercialisation Team within UNSW Legal supports the University with legal services to navigate all areas of IP law, facilitate research and related IP commercialisation legal matters. Your work will contribute to the team’s integral role in supporting the University’s research performance and profile in line with the objectives of the UNSW 2025 strategic plan and beyond.

Reporting to Senior Legal Counsel (IP & Commercialisation), you will be providing sound, practical legal support to assist the University facilitate research and related business development activities such as commercialisation of University IP developed from research, consultancy services and with general IP related matters. The role has particular responsibility for IP due diligence and preliminary agreements to support IP commercialisation and support for the management of the University’s trade marks.

Skills and experience summary:  

• Tertiary qualification in law with 1-3+ years’ experience providing legal support in any two or more of the following:
• Research and IP commercialisation;
• Copyright;
• Trade Marks;
• Patents, or
• Corporate/commercial (including an understanding of the Corporations Law to privately held companies).
• Admission to the Supreme Court of NSW and a current practising certificate
  (or eligible for admittance in NSW).
• Familiarity with searching and reporting on IP and other types of databases.
• Experience reviewing, negotiating and drafting agreements will be well regarded.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, including accuracy, attention to detail and managing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders in the resolution of legal issues.
• An ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and, within a supervision framework, the ability to work independently and with initiative.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

 Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements. Where possible, we support a hybrid approach with a combination of working from home and on our vibrant campus. It really is the best of both worlds.:

• Hybrid working 
• A well-established team of experienced lawyers 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development  
• Discounts and entitlements   

How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Monday 16 September at 11:55pm. Access a copy of the Position Description on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch:
Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au
Please apply through the application portal online, direct applications via email cannot be accepted.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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