Legal Counsel

Add expected salary to your profile for insights 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs Parkville location, with flexible, hybrid working $115,000 - $125,000 + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients. About the role The role of Legal Counsel will assist the Peter Mac Legal Office to provide professional legal services and advice to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The successful candidate will work on legal matters that support all areas of Peter Mac, including research contracts, commercial contracts, medico-legal advice and privacy matters. The Legal Counsel will deliver legal services and advice through efficiently and effectively facilitating the negotiation and execution of research and other agreements and managing contracts through to completion. About you The successful applicant will be a qualified legal practitioner with at least 1-2 years' experience as commercial and contracts lawyer either gained in‑house or in a medium‑to‑large law firm. You'll bring with you: Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage a range of tasks with conflicting priorities. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, without compromising attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated ability and willingness to take initiative. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy requirements. Exceptional verbal and written communications skills including the ability to influence and negotiate partnerships and relationships. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader and Outlook. A knowledge of, or interest in intellectual property and health law e.g., privacy, freedom of information, consent, grant funding etc. as well as an understanding of the key legislation and regulatory requirements for research conducted in Australia is desired. Benefits We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including: Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay. Discounted health insurance and eye care. A comprehensive health and wellbeing program. Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists. Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces. Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities. Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & ADOs. Flexible, hybrid working practices. Inclusion and belonging Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply. Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment. For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Why work for Peter Mac Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability. About Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a world leading cancer research, education and treatment centre and Australia’s only public health service dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer. With more than 4,000 employees, including 700+ laboratory and clinical researchers, we’re focused on providing better treatments, better care and potential cures for cancer. Our main site is in Parkville, Melbourne, and we have six additional sites providing radiation therapy services to patients in Moorabbin, Box Hill, Bendigo and Sunshine, plus our imaging centre in East Melbourne. Peter Mac acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which our sites are located throughout Victoria. Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing. #J-18808-Ljbffr