Senior Legal Counsel (Health Services)
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Senior Legal Counsel (Health Services)
Join Ramsay Health Care Australia and contribute to our mission of being the nations most trusted leading healthcare provider. The Legal team a key component of the Legal and Company Secretariat function is integral to delivering our ambitious 2030 strategy focused on innovation and group performance.
As the Senior Legal Counsel (Health Services) you will act as a crucial business partner for our Health Services functions including Ramsay Pharmacy Ramsay Psychology Ramsay Home Health and Ramsay Health Plus. You will provide essential legal support and advice to key stakeholders ensuring all legal risks are identified and managed effectively. This role demands a commitment to upholding Ramsays core values strategic objectives and commercial goals.
If you are a seasoned legal professional with a passion for healthcare and a strategic mindset we encourage you to apply.
Essential
Solicitor admitted to a Supreme Court of a State of Australia
Experienced corporate and commercial lawyer with minimum 7 years post admission experience ideally with strong track records at a top tier or well-regarded mid-tier firm and in-house with a major company
An understanding of the health care industry and legal landscape
Experience in advising on regulatory commercial corporate property privacy competition and advertising/consumer law
An ability to develop great trusted advisor relationships with key business stakeholders and work with minimal supervision in a fast paced and commercial environment
The ability to provide concise commercial and compelling legal advice
Strong negotiation and legal drafting skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with broad range of diverse stakeholders
Proven ability to work confidently and effectively in a team environment and independently as required
Desirable
Experience providing advice in the franchise and/or pharmacy sectors
Key Accountabilities & Position Deliverables
Key role accountabilities include:
Provide responsive efficient and practical advice on a wide variety of commercial legal issues
Develop trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders within Ramsays Health Services functions
Draft prepare and negotiate BAU complex and business critical agreements
Provide strategic legal advice in relation to a wide range of matters relating to the Health Services function including regulatory commercial privacy competition and advertising/consumer law matters and disputes and litigation
Manage external lawyers effectively and ensure appropriate management of fees and costs
Assist the Legal and Risk departments and the Health Services division more generally in developing legal risk management strategy where appropriate
Participate in the review and development of corporate policies and procedures and internal templates and precedents
Attend meetings with key stakeholders and project teams and providing practical and compelling input to help shape project direction
Work as part of a team to undertake various roles as requested supervise/mentor junior staff and provide support to others in their roles
Manage multiple tasks and deliver results within strict timeframes in line with requirements ensure appropriate prioritisation of business-critical work
Benefits
Professional Advancement: Recognition and Professional Development. Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 18000 courses to advance your career and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Ramsay Rewards: Access great deals at over 100 major retailers
Employee Wellbeing: Flexible working arrangements a commitment to work/life balance and free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling coaching and support 24/7.
Make a Difference: Make a meaningful impact on the delivery of quality healthcare services and contribute to the transformation of the industry.
Ramsay Way Culture: Join a team dedicated to People Caring for People fostering a positive supportive and inclusive environment.
About Us
Ramsay Health Care a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of People Caring for People since 1964.
We believe in a bright future for our company and for every one of our employees our wellbeing initiatives and learning and development programs have seen us grow as an industry leader and sought after employer.
Requirements
A National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months may be asked of you
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries please contact Michelle Bosly via email at
Applications Close: 4th March 2026
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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