Legal Counsel

6 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Altera Healthcare IT Pty Ltd Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Legal Counsel

Altera Digital Health

Adelaide or Melbourne

Ready to Build the Legal Foundation for Altera's Health Tech Future?

Tired of the billable hour? Want to see your legal advice translate directly into better healthcare outcomes? Altera Digital Health is a global leader in health technology, and we're scaling rapidly in Australia. We are looking for a commercially sharp lawyer to become the cornerstone of our Australian legal function.

This isn't your typical in-house role where you're stuck in a back room. You'll be the primary legal advisor for our Australian business, a strategic partner at the table with sales, delivery, and leadership. You won't just be managing risk; you'll be enabling growth, shaping deals, and building something from the ground up as you take ownership of the region.

Your Impact: What You'll Achieve

As our sole Legal Counsel in Australia, you'll have true autonomy. Your mission will be to:

  • Spearhead Commercial Negotiations: Drive the end-to-end negotiation of complex SaaS, software licensing, and strategic partnership agreements with major health providers across Australia.
  • Serve as a Trusted Strategic Advisor: Translate complex legal and regulatory challenges (including privacy and data security) into clear, actionable advice that empowers our teams to move faster and smarter.
  • Champion a Proactive Legal Culture: Go beyond just redlining. Proactively identify risks and design practical, business-friendly solutions that balance legal integrity with commercial momentum.
  • Build and Scale the Legal Function: Refine and implement the legal templates, playbooks, and processes that will serve as the foundation for our Australian operations for years to come.

What You'll Bring to the Team

  • An Australian-qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate.
  • Proven experience in high-quality corporate and commercial law, gained either in a reputable law firm or a dynamic in-house team.
  • Commercial Acumen: You're known for your pragmatic, business-first approach. Experience in the technology (SaaS) or health sectors is a massive plus.
  • An Ownership Mindset: You are a self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity, thrives on autonomy, and is excited by the prospect of being the go-to legal expert for an entire region.

Why Join Altera? The Offer & Our Culture

We believe in supporting our team to do their best work. Here's what you can expect:

  • Meaningful Work with Visible Impact: See the direct results of your work as we deploy technology that improves patient care across the country. You'll be a critical part of our Australian growth story.
  • Genuine Career Progression and professional development: As the first lawyer on the ground in Australia, you have a unique opportunity to grow with the business, with potential pathways to a senior leadership role in the region.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're a commercially-minded lawyer ready for a role with real ownership and impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now or contact Clodagh McKeefry at for a confidential discussion.

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