Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago


City Of Cockburn, Australia St John Ambulance Western Australia Ltd. Full time

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to making a difference in your community?

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities, which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products.

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:

- 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,
- 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,
- 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.

A job to be proud of:

As Legal Counsel at St John WA, you will join a collaborative and close-knit Legal Risk and Governance team and provide a range of legal advice to the St John WA Group. You will work closely with a variety of passionate stakeholders, working across a variety of challenging and diverse work, enabling the business to meet its strategic and operational objectives in compliance with our values, the law and within acceptable risk frameworks and corporate policies.

This a permanent full-time role working in our Belmont State Office. You will work a 37.5 hour week Monday through to Friday, with some flexibility regarding start and finish times. You will have the ability to work from home up to 2 days per week, post probation.

What you’ll do:

- Provide commercial legal advice to the business across a broad range of areas to protect the interests of the St John WA Group
- Work collaboratively and effectively with key internal stakeholders and with external stakeholders, such as external legal counsel, suppliers, regulators, and customers
- Provide strategic legal advice and support to offer commercial and pragmatic solutions
- Identify and manage legal risk mitigation strategies within acceptable corporate risk frameworks and policies
- Advise on emerging new legislative and industry changes requiring attention
- Research and provide advice on relevant law to ensure the business can meet its operational and strategic objectives while acting lawfully and within acceptable risk parameters
- Support the development of corporate policies and procedures to promote good corporate governance within the St John WA Group
- Contribute to and participate in department objectives and activities

What you’ll need:

- University degree in Law from a University in Australia, and admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia
- Current and unrestricted practising certificate in Western Australia
- 5+ years post admission experience (3+ years as in-house counsel is desirable)
- Significant and demonstrated experience in a broad range of laws including commercial law, general corporate advisory, competition law, procurement and tenders, property contracts, and corporate compliance
- Broad understanding of court processes, work health and safety law, data privacy, and intellectual property
- Experience with briefing out matters to external legal counsel and managing the legal budget within financial constraints
- Experience operating in a regulated environment
- Experience in drafting and negotiating of commercial agreements

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive team along with:

- $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Corporate Uniform
- Competitive remuneration package
- Not For Profit Salary packaging options
- Free emergency ambulance cover
- Free first aid training
- 2 additional leave days per year

To apply for this opportunity please select "Apply Now"

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Katherine Park on (08) 9334 8273 or via email at Katherine.park@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on Tuesday 14thof October 2025 at 6pm.

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John

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