Senior In-House Counsel

Aspen Medical is a global provider of innovative healthcare solutions across a diverse range of clients within the Defence Mining Oil and Gas Government and Humanitarian sectors. We are a world leader in the delivery of exceptional healthcare in any setting particularly those that are remote challenging and under-resourced.

We are seeking an experienced Senior In-House Counselto join our in-house Legal team based in this pivotal role you will provide high-quality legal advice and support across a broad range of practice areas including contract law corporate and commercial law employment law privacy intellectual property and healthcare regulation.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Counsel you will act as a trusted legal advisor to the business supporting Aspen Medicals operations in Australia and internationally. You will play a key role in identifying and managing legal and compliance risks drafting and negotiating commercial arrangements and advising on regulatory and governance matters that impact the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely pragmatic legal advice to internal stakeholders across a wide range of legal matters.
• Draft review and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements in line with Aspen Medicals risk appetite.
• Identify manage and mitigate legal and compliance risks under relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments and support implementation where required.
• Support governance compliance and internal policy initiatives across the organisation.
• Liaise with Australian regulatory bodies including OAIC ASIC AHPRA and AHRC.
• Maintain accurate legal records in LawVu and ensure compliance with internal legal processes.

About You

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor (Australian or equivalent qualification).
• Current or eligible Australian practising certificate.
• Minimum 5 years PQE gained in private practice and/or in-house roles.
• Strong experience in commercial regulatory contract and/or intellectual property law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication analytical and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and strong time-management skills.

Desirable

• Experience within highly regulated industries such as healthcare government or defence.
• Previous in-house legal experience supporting complex commercial operations.

What We Offer

• Salary of $130K - $150K per annum plus superannuation
• Full-time permanent position.
• Flexible working from home arrangements.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to employee benefits including discounted gym memberships and private health insurance.

Apply now!
For more information about the role please contact Muhammad Sulaiman at .

Please note: Aspen Medical will observe a holiday shutdown period from 20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. Applications for all corporate roles will be reviewed upon our return to the office on 5 January 2026.

Aspen Medical values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTQIA communities and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. We also welcome applications from ADF veterans with relevant experience.

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