Senior Legal Counsel

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• 12 month parental leave cover starting 27 October 2025
• Flexible location + hybrid working
• Generous salary packaging available

About Australian Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

How this role supports our work

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will partner with the divisions of Australian Red Cross to provide commercially astute legal advice to support our humanitarian objectives.

This role requires an experienced in-house lawyer who thrives on working in a dynamic and diverse environment. You will bring excellent general commercial legal skills including contractual drafting and review.

You will be a strategic thinker, work independently and add value by focusing on the projects and legal risks that are most important to the Australian Red Cross now and into the future.

What you will do day to day

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, to influence and drive action that manages key legal risks.
• Support our program and services areas to operate effectively in compliance with laws and regulations. You will pro-actively identify legal risks and suggest practical solutions.
• Take responsibility for a portfolio of legal matters and the related day-to-day accountabilities.
• Support the Chief Legal Officer on significant matters and governance reporting, as required.

What you will bring

• Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) and a current practicing certificate. A minimum of 5 years PQE with at least 2 of those years practicing in an in house environment is desirable.
• Substantial experience working on a range of legal matters and subject areas. Preferred areas include commercial contracts, information technology, privacy and legislative compliance.
• An ability to work autonomously in a fast paced environment.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

• Take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and increase your take-home pay. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
• Access flexible working arrangements including generous hybrid arrangements and a paid 'Me' day

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Housing and Disability Award.

For any enquiries, please contact Noni Clarkson at nclarkson@redcross.org.au – please note this is only for enquiries, all applications must be submitted through our website for consideration.

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Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeContract

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• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesNon-profit Organizations

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