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Established in Victoria, Epworth HealthCare is a prominent not-for-profit private healthcare group renowned for its exceptional care and innovative treatments.

The values and purpose of Epworth define the organisation's approach and delivery. Every patient matters at Epworth, where communication and meaningful delivery are key.

Senior Legal Counsel Role

This role will provide strategic legal advice on general contracts, procurement, data, intellectual property, and information technology, privacy, and spam. Strong drafting and analytical skills are essential for this position.

You will work on specific projects and guide the business to solve problems in a way that balances strategic objectives with sensible legal risk management.

  • Provide legal advice on strategic commercial contracts and guide the business in understanding and managing contractual commitments and resolving disputes.
  • Develop deep relationships with key business teams at Epworth.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate contracts relating to commercial transactions, including procurement of goods and services and technology contracts.
  • Offer strategic legal advice on contract interpretation, regulatory change, internal policies, and various subject areas.
  • Assist with research, registration, and searches related to intellectual property matters.
  • Help the Legal team stay up-to-date with changes in laws by anticipating legal trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Identify opportunities and develop solutions for streamlining processes in the Legal team, including implementing innovative systems, templates, and standard documents.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • A Bachelor of Laws qualification and unrestricted admission to legal practice in Australia.
  • At least 6 years of post-qualification experience as a lawyer in a law firm or in-house experience.
  • Prior experience providing corporate/commercial legal advice and negotiating and advising on contracts.
  • A strategic thinker with problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
  • Results-driven and commercially astute, with sound business judgment.
  • An agile mindset, embracing new technologies and collaborative ways of working.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective in influencing stakeholders.
  • Experience in healthcare would be beneficial but is not essential.
  • Adaptable, willing to learn, and comfortable operating in new and grey legal areas.
  • Excellent organisational skills, including prioritisation and time management.