Legal Counsel

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

- Full Time Opportunity

- Work in our new purpose-built location in the Health Translation Hub, Randwick, NSW

- Permanent Position

- Hybrid working environment (2 days per week in the office)

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $112k Base to $130k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities)

Plus 12% Superannuation and access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging up to $15,900. (more information provided below).

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join our team of five lawyers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a globally impactful organisation dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative medical research.

Our successful candidate will provide legal advice, draft and negotiate contracts, manage legal risks and support the organisation in various legal matters related to medical research, clinical trials, intellectual property, privacy and regulatory compliance.

If you have a collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach to your work and have experience in health, research or commercial law, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

- Assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal documents

- Provide high-quality advice on legal and regulatory issues relevant to the organisation

- Identify, assess, and manage legal risks across projects and collaborations, and contribute to risk mitigation strategies

- Support the development and implementation of the Institute’s data governance and privacy frameworks

- Assist with the creation and rollout of organisational policies and procedures

- Support the Senior Legal Counsel with ad hoc projects and day-to-day legal matters

- Maintain and update legal templates used across The George Institute Group

- Help manage the legal team’s matter management systems, registers, and related records

- Contribute to legal training initiatives and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders

- Participate actively in team meetings and collaborative activities

Skills, Knowledge and Experience / Our Successful Candidate

- Tertiary qualification(s) in law and admission to practise as a solicitor in NSW, holding a current unsupervised practising certificate with the Law Society of NSW

- 2–3 years of relevant post-admission experience, ideally gained through a mix of private practice and in-house roles

- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: general commercial law, privacy, intellectual property, or employment law

- Proven ability to review, draft, and negotiate contracts, and handle general corporate matters

- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and a focus on quality

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities

- Strategic thinker with flexibility and adaptability in response to changing organisational priorities and global environments

Benefits

- Flexible working arrangements: onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)

- Professional development support: $3,000 annual Learning and Development wallet

- Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 (pre‑tax) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment

- Generous salary packaging increasing take‑home pay

- Learning and career development opportunities

- Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave

- YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location

- A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact

The closing date for applications is 23 November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position. Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.

The George Institute for Global Health is a leading medical research institute committed to improving the health of millions of people worldwide.

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