Corporate Counsel

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Full time
About the Role

The Corporate Counsel is responsible for providing expert legal advice and delivering a full range of legal services to all areas of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM). This includes the Chief Executive Officer, Executive team, and Committees.

The successful candidate will work to achieve SVHM's objectives in the provision of legal services, with a focus on effectively managing risk and assisting in achieving desired commercial outcomes.

  • Provide professional legal services and advice to senior management and staff on the legal aspects of hospital activities, including contract drafting, negotiation, and settlement.
  • Offer independent legal advice as required by the organisation, including under various legislation in respect of key risk exposures.
  • Provide advice and action matters involving intellectual property, insurance, acquisitions, employment, IT, confidentiality, and correctional health.
  • Support the procurement team in relation to requests for tender, procurement vendor agreements, and purchase and servicing agreements.
  • Represent the Legal team through participation in regular meetings and forums, and steering committees.
Responsibilities
  • Provide and initiate the provision of training and education to St Vincent's employees in relation to contractual legal issues and risk management.
  • Provide timely reporting of all legal matters to the Director Legal and Risk to allow for briefing to the Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mentor junior team members and delegate work to and supervise paralegals.
Requirements
  • Admitted to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria and eligible to hold a practising certificate from the Victorian Legal Service Board.
  • 6 years + PQE.
  • A commitment to SVHM values, and an understanding of social/ethical issues associated with the delivery of health services.
  • Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain.
What We Offer
  • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs.
  • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling.
  • A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month).
  • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay.
  • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals.

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