Senior Legal Counsel

• Use your legal expertise to support a missiondriven organisation dedicated to positive social impact.
• Permanent role at our Hindmarsh Head Office join our supportive and collaborative team.
• Generous salary packaging available maximise your take home pay!

What we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements:Design your worklife balance. This could include working from home parttime work and flexible working hours.*
• Competitive salary packaging:Take home more with taxfree benefits including up to $15899 per year and an additional $2650 taxfree each year for meals and holidays.
• Paid parental leave:Get the support you need to start or grow your family with superannuation contributions included.
• Career development:Grow your skills and progress your career with genuine opportunities across the organisation.
• Discounted benefits:Enjoy savings on motor vehicles gym memberships health insurance and more
• Employee Assistance Program:Get confidential support for you and your family
• Salary Continuance Insurance: Income protection for eligible roles.

*AnglicareSA offers a range of flexible working arrangements that are aimed at meeting your diverse needs and the different operatingenvironments across AnglicareSA.The suitability of different arrangements will depend on the position you are applying for and team and customer requirements. You are encouraged to discuss your needs during the application process.

Who are we looking for

Are you an experienced Lawyer looking to use your legal expertise to support vulnerable communities and drive social change Join us as Senior Legal Counsel and enjoy an amazing team culture whilst working for a proud organisation that makes a difference to the lives of many!

Youll have a proven track record in providing expert legal support and advice across a diverse range of areas including commercial law property law industrial law and workers compensation.

Known for your excellent problemsolving abilities attention to detail and practical proactive approach you are quick to identify potential issues and develop effective solutions. You thrive in a dynamic environment practising in a broad range of challenging legal areas where no day is ever the same!

Youll be adept at conveying legal concepts in an understandable manner fostering productive collaborations with internal and external stakeholders and effectively navigating complex situations to provide clear and concise advice.

What can you expect to be doing

As Senior Legal Counsel reporting to the General Counsel Legal & Governance you will be delivering legal advice on complex issues empowering leaders to make informed decisions that drive our mission forward and uphold our core values of integrity and equity.

• Interpret legislation agreements and policies ensuring our advice aligns with both legal standards and our organisational values.
• Draft complex legal documentation including contracts industrial relations documents reports letters policies and procedures.
• Advise on workers compensation and fitness for work matters conduct indepth legal research and monitor legislative changes to ensure our compliance and readiness to adapt.
• Keep the organisation informed of relevant legal information proactively identifying risks and providing education and training to staff.
• Lead projects with legal expertise conduct employment investigations and provide comprehensive reports and recommendations.
• Represent AnglicareSA in complaints and disputes including the Fair Work Commission and South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
• Maintain our Trademark portfolio support new trademark applications and advise on Intellectual Property laws.

What do you need to bring

• Tertiary qualification in law and admission to the Supreme Court of South Australia.
• 57 years postadmission experience with a demonstrated ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to provide practical comprehensive legal support and advice across a range of legal areas. Whilst not essential experience in general corporate/commercial law or any corporate governance property aged care employment industrial relations commercial leasing and/or insurance law would be advantageous for this role.
• Exceptional research and drafting skills for legal reports briefings and advice.
• Highlevel communication skills to develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Who is AnglicareSA

AnglicareSA South Australias leading social services provider empowers over 60000 individuals annually. Our 2000 passionate employees and 300 dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to support individuals families and communities. We address immediate needs while fostering empowerment dignity and maintaining control in their lives.

From emergency assistance to lifelong support our diverse services cater to every life stage. We champion social justice equality and strong communities because together we change lives.

How to Apply:

Please click on Apply and submit your application by 9.00am on Thursday 17th April 2025 *

*Please note: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.

We do not accept applications via email; for more information please contact: Claire Recruitment Business Partner

You can view the Position Description via the vacancys advert on the AnglicareSA website for further details on the role requirements.

At AnglicareSA we want everyone to feel that they can be themselves and that they belong. We value diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please contact the person listed above to discuss joining AnglicareSA and visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSAs Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is a White Ribbon organisation committed to the prevention of violence against women.