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 TGI's requirement of legal matters. These are in areas including 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

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here:

Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate

• Tertiary qualification(s) in law and admission to practice as a solicitor in NSW, holding a current unsupervised practicing 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

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.

Please visit our website for more on The George:

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to:

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values:

Excellence, Integrity, Can-do approach, Creativity, Impact, and Humanitarian Commitment.

Your Career at The George Institute

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging

Receive an industry standard salary in addition to your Base Salary and Superannuation, you will have access to salary packaging benefits allowing you to use up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income on every day expenses such as rent and groceries. You will also have an option to package up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Visit Smart Salary website for more information

• Flexible Working Arrangements

We are proud of our flexible working arrangements and the set up that suits you best - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)

• Professional Development Support

Employee's of TGI receive a $3,000 annual Learning and Development wallet to spend on approved courses to support your professional development.

• Employee Wellbeing Focus

A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs and wellness challenges.

• Global Collaboration and Impact

Be part of a diverse international team working on projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving global health outcomes

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.

We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Why The George?

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs.

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your 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