Legal Counsel

About us  

HammondCare (HC) is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that is passionate about improving the quality of care for people in need. As one of Australia’s most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs. HammondCare provides care primarily through hospitals, residential care homes and home-based care as well as services for dementia support, community palliative care, rehabilitation, positive aging and older persons’ mental health. 

About the role

The Legal Counsel provides legal advice, expertise and support across a broad range of legal matters and can appropriately balance client, resident, staff and organisational outcomes. The role also supports the Head of Legal and the Company Secretary.

This is permanent full-time role based a St Leonards with some working from home flexibility.

Key Responsibilities include

• Timely and accurate corporate and commercial legal advice on statutory reporting, contracts, property, estates, IT, IP, privacy and others across HCs aged care, health and hospitals business
• Preparing and maintaining precedents
• Expert guidance on policy, risk-management, governance and legislative changes
• Ensuring HC complies with its legal obligations in pursuing its strategy and objectives
• Briefing external lawyers and independent consultants as required.
• Supporting Head of Legal with legal research, advice and on projects.
• Supporting Company Secretary in arranging Board meetings, taking minutes and supporting interface with State and Federal Government Agencies

About You  

• Alignment with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
• Tertiary qualifications in Law and must hold a current unrestricted practising certificate
• At least 5 to 10 post qualification legal experience and ideally in both private practice and in-house
• Excellent writing skills - clear, concise and accessible communication with attention to detail
• Strong verbal communication, influencing and conflict resolution skills
• Displays initiative and possesses an attitude of service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interpersonal skills - builds rapport and trust quickly, with empathy and patience and alters approach to the situation.  Decisive and uses available information and exercises good judgement

Benefits  

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including: 

• Fitness Passports; Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.  
• Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI  
• Option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave 
• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave 
• Learning and development opportunities  

To Apply 

If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now!  For any specific queries please contact talent@hammond.com.au.

Pre- Employment Checks  

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and references.

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.