Legal Counsel Job in Sydney 2000, New South Wales Australia

Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel and
Executive Director Governance
Vice-Chancellor’s Office
This key senior position provides leadership in the management, administration and general oversight of University-wide legal services and governance support services; and advice on governance and legal matters pertaining to the University. Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, this position is the University’s Legal Counsel. The role oversees the management of the Council Services Unit, the Legal Office, the Records Management Office and the Directorate of Risk and Audit.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership, planning and organisational skills in the management and administration of legal services and/or services for committees and/or boards, and highly developed interpersonal skills. Applicants must hold a practising certificate entitling the holder to work as a legal practitioner in New South Wales, and have professional experience within a large public or private sector organisation, with a specific focus on corporate governance.
This position would ideally suit someone who wishes to retain their career focus while also having the desire for a life-style change in beautiful Armidale, New South Wales (http://www.armidaleregion.com.au/).
Informal enquiries may be directed to Vicki Anderson, Director Human Resource Services, phone: (02) 6773 2100 or email: vanders4@une.edu.au
Salary: This is a 5 year fixed-term executive contract position.
Attractive remuneration is offered, including 17% employer superannuation and optional salary packaging.
Closing Date: 10 April 2012
Reference No: 212/034
Further information, including selection criteria that must be addressed, may be obtained fromwww.une.edu.au/recruit or by phoning Human Resource Services, (02) 6773 3972.
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This ad appeared in The Australian on 20 Mar 12