Legal Counsel
2 days ago
Job Details
- Location: Parkville (hybrid working)
- Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
About the role
The Legal Counsel will support the Peter Mac Legal Office by providing professional legal services and advice to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The role focuses on research contracts, commercial contracts, medico‑legal advice and privacy matters, delivering legal services through efficient negotiation, execution and contract management.
About you
The successful applicant will be a qualified legal practitioner with at least 1–2 years’ experience as a commercial and contracts lawyer, having worked either in‑house or in a medium‑to‑large law firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate negotiation and execution of research and commercial agreements, managing contracts to completion.
- Provide timely, practical legal advice to internal stakeholders.
- Draft, review and advise on agreements, instruments and legal documents related to research, clinical trials, intellectual property, medico‑legal matters, FOI, education and technology.
- Conduct legal research and interpret legislation for compliance.
- Maintain relationships with key Peter Mac and third‑party stakeholders and support the General Counsel with strategic initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with privacy requirements and maintain confidentiality.
- Manage CPD requirements and support policy and procedure development.
Qualifications & Skills
- Admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria with an unrestricted practising certificate.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
- Initiative and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, Outlook).
- Knowledge or interest in intellectual property, health law (privacy, FOI, consent, grant funding) and related legislation.
Key Relationships
Internal
- Peter Mac Executive
- Peter Mac Research Executive
- Peter Mac Research Associate Directors
- Peter Mac Commercialisation and Business Development Department
- Peter Mac Procurement
- Peter Mac research and clinical staff and students
- Parkville Cancer Clinical Trials Unit (PCCTU)
- Peter Mac IMCT
External
- Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance
- Cell Therapies Pty Ltd
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation
- External research organisations
- Universities
- Hospitals (including precinct hospital lawyers)
- Government Departments
- Pharmaceutical and biotech companies
- External suppliers and service providers
- VMIA
- External lawyers/law firms
Benefits
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase take‑home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end‑of‑trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries, coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & ADOs
- Flexible, hybrid working practices
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment reflecting our vibrant community. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of diverse cultures and languages, gender‑diverse people, people with disabilities and people of any age.
Why Work for Peter Mac
- Co‑located with award‑winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and salary‑packaging benefits.
- We actively invite applications from Australians identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQI community members and people with disabilities.
Additional Information
Peter Mac is a child‑safe organisation with a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
Applications Close: 2 December 2025
Contact Number: 03 8559 5080
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile, or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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