Legal Advisor
vor 3 Wochen
Job no: V14075m
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Any - Any location, Melbourne
Categories: Legal
Would you like the opportunity to further your legal career as an in-house commercial lawyer by working on exciting and fast moving matters for a national government agency?
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra ) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals.
The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills, qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.
The opportunity has arisen to work in Ahpra's high functioning National Legal Practice with over 85 legal practitioners across Australia.
As a Legal Advisor in the Corporate Legal team, you will have the opportunity to provide legal advice in crucial and important internal projects that will assist Ahpra to ensure that it meets its aim of protecting the public as the national regulator of health practitioners.
Reporting to the Corporate Counsel and the Senior Legal Advisor, the Legal Advisor provides a broad and exciting range of advice within Ahpra across commercial and contract law, civil litigation, privacy law and administrative law advice to key stakeholders across the organisation, including but not limited to staff, Board and Committee members, and other relevant regulatory bodies for the purpose of ensuring the National Law is applied and administered in an effective and efficient manner in line with organisational policies and procedures.
The role also acts as legal counsel in relation to litigation conducted by the various Boards and Ahpra.
This is full time, ongoing role based in Ahpra's Melbourne Office however candidates may be considered in any Ahpra office location.
In this role you will:
Provide legal advice to ensure Ahpra operates in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the National Law.
Brief, monitor and manage the engagement of legal firms and counsel to provide advice and conduct civil litigation on behalf of Ahpra and the National Boards on commercial, administrative law and privacy law matters.
Provide legal advice and recommendations to advise Ahpra on its contractual and commercial relationships including drafting and negotiating complex IT and other services contracts and reviewing and advising on tender documentation.
Provide legal advice and recommendations to address and resolve complex issues in respect of commercial, contract, procurement, privacy and public interest disclosure matters, facilities and leasing, intellectual property rights and protection, delegations and authorisations.
As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:
Hold admission as a legal practitioner to any state or territory and holds or is eligible to hold an unrestricted practicing certificate.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with staff and internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in people and change management, coaching and management skills and experience at a senior level in complex organisations.
Outstanding understanding of Civil Litigation claims, court rules, procedures and conduct along with understanding relevant court procedures, rules and conduct.
Outstanding understanding of contract and commercial law and experience in negotiating complex contracts and advising.
Excellent legal, analytical, conceptual and investigative skills particularly in relation to analysing evidence and reporting on complex issues.
Excellent case management and organisational skills; together with the ability to autonomously plan, prioritise and manage competing tasks and deadlines.
Benefits:
Work/life balance with the flexibility to work both in the office and at home.
A friendly and supportive working culture with an active social club.
Discounted health insurance with Medibank Private and discounted gym memberships.
Open plan workspaces in a 5-star rated building in a central location.
Attractive salary of $129,526 per annum plus Superannuation.
To apply:
Click 'Apply for this job' to submit your application.
Your application must include a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the requirements in the position description.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Recruitment at Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDST on 6 November 2024 Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks.
Ahpra is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
With respect, no agencies please.
Advertised: 29 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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