Senior Legal Counsel/Manager Risk

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia St Vincent's Health Australia Full time
Senior Legal Counsel/Manager Risk – St Vincent's Health Australia

We are seeking a highly motivated lawyer to provide legal advice and support to the New South Wales hospitals of St Vincent's Health Australia. This is a permanent full-time role based at St Vincent's Darlinghurst, with responsibilities across multiple sites including St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service, The Mater Hospital North Sydney, and St Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith.

Responsibilities
  • Report to and work closely with the Executive Director of Legal and Risk
  • Manage and provide direction to one Risk Specialist
  • Provide legal advice including under various legislation in respect of key risk exposures
  • Support compliance across all relevant legislative requirements within areas of responsibility
  • Coordinate responses to subpoenas and assist with the management of claims
  • Draft, review, and advise on a range of contracts across the organisation
  • Work with the research office to review a range of research contracts including clinical trial agreements
  • Work with the Senior Leadership Team on the evaluation and structuring of business opportunities
About You
  • At least 6 years' experience as a lawyer drafting, reviewing and advising on contracts
  • Good attention to detail
  • Excellent drafting skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines
  • Ability to coordinate with all levels of management and to provide commercial solutions to problems
  • Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders
Why work at St Vincent's?
  • Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
  • Discounted access to gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
  • Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
  • Access to a government salary sacrifice program. A portion of your salary may be tax-free
  • Financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, and paid study leave
About The Hospital

You will be based at St Vincent's Darlinghurst. The hospital is a busy inner-city facility located in a vibrant area with access to cafes, galleries, theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby beaches.

  • A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
  • A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How To Apply

The closing date for applications is 28 September 2025. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the items listed in the About You section of this advert. Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of a welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive work environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. For further information, visit the Reconciliation page or contact indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Legal
Industries
  • Hospitals and Health Care

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