Legal Engagement (External Lawyers) Policy
Overview:
This policy provides a framework within which external lawyers may be approved as legal services providers to the University.
Note
The Request to Engage an Approved Provider Form should be used to request approval. If the engagement is urgent, approval may be obtained by contacting the Office of General Council directly. The form can be found under the heading How to Engage an External Lawyer here: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/legal/engaging-external-lawyers
Reaffirmed without amendments for a further three years by COO on 20 December 2024 - see D2025/84131.
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Related Procedures, Forms
Title Version Legal Engagement (External Lawyers) Policy D2021/319203 Legal Categories of Services for Approved Providers D2021/319205 -
Administration, Approval and Review
RMO File No. 2021/6348 Policy custodian Chief Operating Officer Responsible policy officer General Counsel and Executive Director, Legal Services Approved by University Council on 6 December 2021 Related legislation Higher Education Support Act 2003
Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2012 (SA) Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 The University of Adelaide Act 1971 (SA)Effective from 6 December 2021 Review Date 20 December 2027 Contact for queries about the policy General Counsel and Executive Director, Legal Services Tel: 8313 8113
Please refer to the Policy Directory for the latest version.
To link to this policy:
Please use the following URL instead of linking to individual documents:
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/4783/
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/4783/