Experienced Health Lawyer (6-10 PAE)

About the role

The Advocacy and Impact business unit of Avant champions and protects the professional lives of its members through evidence-based advocacy, education, research, sustainability leadership, philanthropic investment and a public voice for the medical profession. This role contributes by developing, maintaining and delivering medico-legal content that supports member education and changes to health-related legislation, regulation and policy. It suits someone wanting to build a legal career outside a traditional law firm path; a Sydney-based candidate is preferred but other locations are considered. The position is permanent, full-time with hybrid working.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver medico-legal education: research and analyse contemporary medico-legal topics, create content such as presentations, webinars, articles, videos, podcasts and online resources, and deliver sessions to members and stakeholders.
• Support advocacy and policy: conduct legal, regulatory and policy research on emerging healthcare issues, draft submissions, discussion papers, briefing notes and articles, and monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting medical practitioners.
• Support strategic outcomes: give expert medico-legal advice and support senior leaders, including the Chief Medical Officer and Advocacy leadership team, with research and policy initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum of 6-10 years' PAE in medical or health-related law, from private practice or in-house legal or advisory roles; knowledge lawyers who specialise in this area are also considered.
• Current unrestricted practising certificate in the relevant jurisdiction and a Bachelor of Law (or equivalent).
• Prior policy experience is advantageous but not essential; broader insurance sector experience is also considered.

Required skills

• Strong technical legal skills and awareness of law reform in the medico-legal and health regulatory sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, research, analysis and problem-solving.
• Confidence presenting medico-legal content and strong organisational skills managing competing priorities.
• Able to work independently and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

What we offer

• 25% discount on private health insurance and free salary continuance insurance.
• Inclusive workplace with flexible work, career development and internal mobility.
• Learning and development programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing programs and tertiary education sponsorship.