Litigation Lawyer

• Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week) permanent role
• Remuneration: From $113k- 143k + 17% flexible super & leave loading
  (dependent on experience level)
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Working)

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 and a member of Australia’s Group of Eight. 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:
We are seeking a confident Litigator to join our Legal & Compliance Office and oversee the management and resolution of disputes across the University. In this position, you will manage litigation matters, represent the University before Courts and Tribunals, and contribute to the delivery of high‑quality legal services across a diverse portfolio.

You’ll benefit form continued guidance and mentorship, while you partner with clients across the University to deliver clear, practical and solutions‑focused legal advice. This role offers the opportunity to broaden your expertise across a wide range of matters and play a key part in strengthening the University’s legal capability

Your day to day will include:

• Partnering with colleagues across the University to provide timely, effective and solutions‑oriented legal advice
• Advising on and managing the resolution of legal disputes involving the University.
• Undertaking detailed legal research, assessing case facts, and contributing to the development of effective litigation strategies.
• Coordinating the University’s responses to subpoenas and other legal processes, preparing high‑quality court documents, and legal correspondence.
• Participating in negotiations, mediations, and court appearances with professionalism and confidence, representing the University in a range of Courts and Tribunals as needed.
• Managing your own matters with a balance of autonomy and structured support.
• Contributing to commercial and contractual matters as part of the team’s broader work, expanding your professional experience

Who you are: A qualified lawyer with 2+ years’ post‑admission experience in disputes and litigation, ideally spanning commercial, administrative and defamation matters. You bring strong analytical capability, confidently distilling complex legal issues and contributing clear, well‑reasoned advice. Your developed legal writing skills and ability to communicate with clarity and professionalism will enable you to work effectively with stakeholders across the University.:

• Admission to the Supreme Court of NSW and a current practicing certificate
• A collegiate and client-centric approach
• A flexible and adaptable attitude with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills alongside strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• An analytical and problem-solving mind with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Further information on the role requirements and responsibilities can be found on the position description.

Benefits and Culture: UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• Flexible/hybrid working
• A well-established team of experienced lawyers
• Focus on career progression and support
• Additional 3 days of leave over the University end of year shut-down period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Discounts and entitlements (Fitness passport & retail discounts)

 

How to Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online with a CV & cover letter before Thursday 21 May at 11:55pm.

For any questions about the recruitment process, contact your recruiter, Katherine Molloy: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au
Please note applications cannot be received directly via the contact, please apply online

 

Pre-Employment Checks 
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.  

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:  

• National and International Criminal history checks 
• Entitlement to work and ID checks 
• Working With Children Checks  
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration  
• Verification of relevant qualifications 
• Verification of relevant professional membership  
• Employment history and reference checks 
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks. 
• Medical Checks and Assessments 
• Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

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.