Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial/Contracts Lawyer - up to 12 month contract

Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial/Contracts Lawyer - up to 12 month contract We are representing a leading tertiary education institution that has an immediate opening for a Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial/Contracts Lawyer. This is a contractor role, with remote working available, and offers an excellent opportunity for those experienced in research-related contracts. The Role As the Research Contracts Advisor, you will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure research agreements and contracts are compliant with relevant policies and laws. Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating research agreements.
• Advising stakeholders on risk assessments and contract compliance.
• Managing the contract lifecycle, including variations, novations, and sub-contracts.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, such as Foreign Interference and Sanctions Laws.
• Building and maintaining relationships with research centres, industry partners, and government agencies.

Requirements To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strong experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
• A solid understanding of the research and tertiary education landscape.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

This position offers a flexible working arrangement with a competitive daily rate. Immediate start available. Contact For further information on this opportunity please click below to apply with your profile. Alternatively, contact Becc Smith on +61 431 909 244 or email for more info. We are committed to fostering a truly inclusive process for all candidates who wish to apply. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice