Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

Join the Royal Melbourne Hospital as a Senior Legal Counsel, providing practical, specialist legal advice to support the hospital’s clinical and commercial operations.

Key responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including procurement, construction, IT/software, funding and property agreements.
• Provide legal advice on compliance, governance, privacy, research, commercial, regulatory and medico‑legal matters.
• Identify and manage legal risks, escalating sensitive or complex issues where required.
• Monitor legislative changes and advise executives and stakeholders on implications.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external legal providers to deliver timely, solution‑focused advice.
• Review policies and procedures, deliver legal education and mentor junior legal team members.

Required profile

• Law degree from an accredited Australian law school, admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria, and an unrestricted practising certificate.
• At least 8 years post‑graduate experience in a mid‑to‑top‑tier law firm or in‑house legal team.
• Strong commercial expertise, sound judgement and a practical, solutions‑focused approach.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Required skills

• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and corporate contracts.
• Legal research, statutory interpretation and strategic advisory abilities.
• Knowledge of Victorian health legislation and regulatory requirements (desirable).

What we offer

• Full‑time ongoing opportunity with salary packaging and monthly accrued days off.
• Five weeks annual leave and additional leave entitlements.
• Access to learning, development and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive culture in a world‑leading biomedical precinct.