Lawyer Commercial

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Your role at St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is seeking a skilled and strategic Lawyer (Commercial) to join our Legal this pivotal role you will provide high-quality timely legal advice and support across a broad range of commercial matters helping to shape and protect the organisations interests.

You will deliver proactive commercially sound legal advice and strategic guidance to support business operations while drafting negotiating and reviewing a wide variety of contracts. The role also involves advising on high-value projects including property transactions corporate acquisitions redevelopments and major tenders and working closely with internal stakeholders to identify and manage legal risks effectively.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation that values compassion excellence and integrity in everything we do.

The position

Under the guidance of more senior lawyers (if required) and subject to area of expertise:

Draft negotiate and review a wide range of contracts including:
- leases property contracts of sale and other property documents
- construction contracts minor works contracts and consultant contracts
- software licence and other technology agreements
- supply of goods and/or services contracts
- student placement agreements
- clinical service contracts
- health fund contracts
- joint venture agreements
Assist with projects such as property and corporate acquisitions redevelopments and major tenders from time to time.
Advise on matters such as privacy health insurance and laws and regulations impacting the health sector.
Seek assistance from senior lawyers where required.
Manage instructions to external lawyers and monitor and compare costs.
Assist in reviewing policies and procedures.
Conduct legal research.

You will have the ability to quickly integrate with and work as part of the existing legal team and the wider business along with a pro-active approach in dealing with matters and being able to respond to emerging issues this is pivotal to this will possess strong attention to detail with the ability to balance competing priorities and ability to work well under pressure.

To succeed you will possess a Bachelor of Laws and be qualified to act as a legal practitioner in Australia and have 26 yearspost admission experience in corporate and / or commercial law.

Above all people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

Competitive salary and conditions
Permanent fulltime position working 76 hours a fortnight
Located at our Perth CBD or Melbourne CBD office
40% work from home arrangement
Salary packaging up to $18550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing
- work related expenses
- self-education and
- additional superannuation
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options additional purchased leave and well-being programs
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to a range of Lifestyle Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
Close to public transport
End of trip/bike and shower facilities (Perth only)

For enquiries contact Sarah Ceric Paralegal Commercial Team on (08)

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly so apply today! If suitable applicants are identified advertising may close prior to listed date.

Unsolicited applications and enquiries from recruitment agencies are not accepted

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.

Your role at St John of God Health CareSt John of God Health Care is seeking a skilled and strategic Lawyer (Commercial) to join our Legal this pivotal role you will provide high-quality timely legal advice and support across a broad range of commercial matters helping to shape and protect the orga...