Legal Counsel

• Maximum Term 12 Month Opportunity!
• Work with purpose - not just another Legal role!
• Make a difference – Norwest Business Park!

Have you been searching for your next purpose filled role?

Come and join an organisation with over 160 years’ experience caring for people, including those in need. Join a diverse team of 4,000 hardworking employees and 2,000 faithful volunteers, who serve our community with compassion that transforms.

With more than 300 unique roles across Anglicare, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to grow and develop your career … at the same time as making a real difference for real people.

Our values of Justice, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence allow you to do the best work of your life!

To find out more please visit: Anglicare Aged Care & Community Services - Sydney & Surrounds

About the role:

Anglicare has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Governance Team. In this role you will be delivering high quality, timely and solutions-focussed legal advice across the organisation.

Particularly, to provide specialist advice including on aged care law, retirement living law, privacy law, dispute resolution, corporate and commercial law, and/or construction law. That advice is to be provided by acting as a business unit partner with Corporate Support Units, Seniors Living, Residential Care and Community and Mission.

This is a parental leave position for 12 months.

As a Legal Counsel, you will (but not limited to):

• Provide specialist advice on commercial transactions and other legal matters, by acting as a business unit partner with Corporate Support Unit, Seniors Living, Residential Care and Community and Mission
• Ensure proactive advice is offered on a range of specialised and complex legal issues and collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to devise efficient defensive strategies, in the context of Anglicare’s model litigant commitment
• Draft and/or advise on litigation, agreements, contracts, other legal documents and policies to represent Anglicare’s legal interests
• Maintain current knowledge of changes to legislation relevant to the organisation.  Advise on and assist in advocacy initiatives in relation to proposed legislative and regulatory developments
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including external law firms.  Oversee the provision of services by external lawyers, ensuring the quality and efficiency of their work. Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, public authorities etc.), creating relationships of trust
• Contribute to the culture of the Legal and Governance team

About You:

• Must hold a current NSW practising certificate with tertiary qualifications in law
• Proven experience in a law firm.  Experience both in private practice and an in-house legal team is well regarded
• Experience in at least two of the following areas of law: aged care law, retirement village law, privacy law, corporate and commercial law property/building and construction law, conflict resolution/disputes, and/or regulatory and compliance matters and procedures
• 3+ years post admission experience

Want to join? We offer:

• Flexible, supportive work environment that provides the opportunity to do your best the most rewarding work of your life
• Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training
• Treehouse benefits and rewards, including discounts to 400 retail, accommodation and entertainment
• Regular individual and group supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program
• Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family
• Tax benefits through salary packaging options as a not-for-profit organisation
• A safe and healthy workplace culture
• A fun, supportive, and engaged team

For further information about this opportunity, please email our recruitment team at ****@anglicare.org.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may close prior to the closing date.