Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia BaptistCare NSW & ACT Full time

Overview

Permanent Full-time Position | Based in Norwest - Hybrid working

Elevate your legal career in a respected, mission-led environment

Bring your values to work, join a national not-for-profit, where people matter most

About the Role

As Legal Counsel, you’ll work closely with the General Counsel and a passionate Legal, Risk & Governance Team. Your expertise will help guide BaptistCare through complex legal landscapes, ensuring our organisation remains a beacon of best practice, compliance, and care.

You’ll provide in-house legal support, draft and negotiate agreements, interpret statutory and regulatory requirements, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver practical, commercially oriented advice. You’ll also support mergers and acquisitions, manage claims and disputes, respond to regulatory actions, and help maintain our suite of policies and procedures.

Your role will extend to governance support, including company secretarial tasks, board management, and documentation. You’ll be a trusted advisor, a diligent researcher, and a champion for BaptistCare’s mission and values.

About you

- A Law Degree and current Practising Certificate
- Over 5 years’ experience in corporate/commercial law, human services, aged care, retirement living, planning, construction, or property
- Advanced communication, negotiation, attention to detail, time management skills, and a collaborative spirit
- Uphold integrity, demonstrating self-discipline, maintaining confidentiality, and genuine alignment to supporting the organisation’s values and mission
- Additional qualifications in business or human services, and experience with board procedures, are highly regarded.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and help us deliver care, compassion, and legal excellence at BaptistCare.

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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