
Senior Legal Counsel
3 days ago
Overview
Permanent full-time | Based in Norwest | Hybrid. Make your mark where legal excellence meets genuine human impact. Be part of a team where your counsel shapes not just contracts, but the wellbeing of entire communities.
Are you a seasoned legal professional ready to shape the future of a values-driven organisation? BaptistCare is seeking a dynamic Senior Legal Counsel to join our new national Legal, Risk & Governance team.
About the Opportunity
As Senior Legal Counsel at BaptistCare, you’ll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, working closely with the General Counsel to ensure our business objectives are always aligned with sound legal guidance. You’ll take the lead in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a diverse range of legal documents and contracts, ensuring every detail is watertight and every risk is managed. Your expertise will be called upon to provide clear, strategic advice to senior management and operational teams, helping them navigate complex legal challenges with confidence.
You’ll play a pivotal role in mentoring junior legal staff, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the team consistently delivers high-quality work. Managing relationships with external lawyers will also be part of your remit, where you’ll oversee their performance and costs on complex matters, always upholding BaptistCare’s legal protocols.
Beyond legal support, you’ll be a key contributor to our governance framework. You’ll support the Company Secretary in all aspects of board governance, from preparing agendas and compiling board papers to attending meetings and ensuring accurate minute-taking and follow-up. Your proactive engagement in organisational meetings will see you offering legal insights that inform decision-making and drive strategic outcomes.
About you
To be considered, you will have:
- A Law Degree and current Practising Certificate.
- Over 12 years post-qualification experience in corporate/commercial law, human services, aged care, retirement living, planning, construction, or property.
- Advanced communication, negotiation, attention to detail, and time management skills. With proven ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to BaptistCare’s Christian identity and mission, high integrity, personal discipline, and confidentiality.
- Additional tertiary qualifications in business or human services, and experience with board procedures - Desirable.
Apply now and bring your expertise to a place where people are at the heart of every action and every outcome.
About Us
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Across Act, NSW, SA, Vic & WA, BaptistCare employs over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.
Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.
BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.
Recruitment Agencies: Please note, this position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.
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