Expert Legal Advisor

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Hospital Full time

About the Role

As an Expert Legal Advisor, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and delivering a full range of legal services to all areas of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. The role is part of a small high-performing Legal team that assists the hospital in identifying legal issues, managing risk, and providing practical assistance and advice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drafting, negotiating, and settling contracts, including Government service contracts, commercial agreements, property leases, and licenses.
  • Providing independent legal advice on key risk exposures, such as insurances, workplace health and safety, competition law, privacy law, freedom of information, and complaints management.
  • Advising on intellectual property, insurance, acquisitions, employment, IT, confidentiality, and correctional health matters.
  • Working with the research office to review research contracts, including clinical trial agreements, material transfer agreements, IP assignments, and confidentiality deeds.
  • Supporting the procurement team in requests for tender, procurement vendor agreements, and purchase and servicing agreements.
  • Coordinating responses to subpoenas and assisting with claims management.
  • Representing the Legal team in meetings and forums, steering committees, and providing advice as required.
  • Commissioning external legal advice on complex matters and mentoring junior team members.

Requirements:

  • Admission to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria and eligibility to hold a practising certificate from the Victorian Legal Services Board.
  • At least 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
  • A commitment to St Vincent's Hospital values and understanding of social/ethical issues associated with healthcare delivery.
  • Current National criminal history check or willingness to obtain.

What We Offer:

  • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, regular events, and programs.
  • Confidential employee counselling and healthy work-life balance encouraged.
  • Full-time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off.
  • Ability to join Fitness Passport and access extensive fitness facilities.
  • Salary Packaging to increase take-home pay.
  • Fitzroy location with close proximity to public transport, cafes, and carparks.
  • Regular opportunities for professional development and a culture of continuous improvement.

Salary: $167,250 - $178,400 per annum.



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