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SalaryAt Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTUREFixed Term Full Time RoleThe role of Senior Legal Counsel will assist General Counsel and provide professional legal services and advice including the review and drafting of contracts and agreements for Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
The position is primarily responsible for preparing and negotiating contracts for academic and commercially-sponsored research at Peter
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Mac. The Senior Legal Counsel works with a variety of internal stakeholders, including Peter Mac's scientists and researchers, research operational support staff, the Commercialisation and Partnerships team and Grants team, to prepare and negotiate legal agreements for all stages of research, from initiation through to translation and commercialisation of research results.
The position is also responsible for educating and training scientists and researchers in relation to all aspects of the law which relate to the research work done at Peter Mac, including contract law, privacy and data security law, basic intellectual property law and commercialisation principles.
Other responsibilities include representation of Peter Mac externally with partners, collaborators, industry bodies and the like, to enhance Peter Mac's reputation and influence in the research sector.Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.For further information about this opportunity,
click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summaryAlternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.Hiring Manager: Melanie Harper
Contact Number: 8559 5080
Email: Melanie.Harper@petermac.orgApplications Close: 11:59PM April 24th 2024Position SummaryThe role of Senior Legal Counsel will assist General Counsel and provide professional legal services and advice including the review and drafting of contracts and agreements for Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.The position is primarily responsible for working with Peter Mac's scientists and researchers and the Peter Mac Commercialisation team to develop strategies and prepare and negotiate legal agreements to secure translation and commercialisation of Peter Mac's research.The position is also responsible for educating and training scientists and researchers in relation to all aspects of the law which relate to the research work done at Peter Mac, including contract law, basic patent law and commercialisation principles. Other responsibilities include representation of Peter Mac externally with partners, collaborators, industry bodies and the like, to enhance Peter Mac's reputation and influence in the research sector.Enterprise AgreementHealth and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025Classification or Salary RangeHS4Immunisation Risk CategoryImmunisation Category CKey RelationshipsInternal
- Per Mac Executive
- Peter Mac Research Executive
- Peter Mac Research Associate Directors
- Peter Mac Commercialisation and Business Development Department
- Peter Mac research and clinical staff and students
- Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance
- External research organisations
- Universities
- Pharmaceutical and biotech companies
- Qualified legal practitioner;
- Admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria and have a current practicing certificate from the Victorian Legal Services Board.
- At least 6+ years' experience as commercial and contracts lawyer either as a senior in-house counsel in a medium - large private sector company or in the public sector or at senior associate level in a medium-to-large law firm.
- Demonstrated experience and a high level of interest in intellectual property law.
- An understanding of the key legislation and regulatory requirements for research conducted in Australia.
- Demonstrated capacity to conceptualise, develop and review professional and research-based policy positions which address government policy, organisational strategy and medical research environments.
- Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage a range of tasks with conflicting priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, without compromising attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to take initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy requirements.
- Exceptional verbal and written communications skills including the ability to influence and negotiate partnerships and relationships.
- Good working knowledge of patent law and experience in commercialising intellectual property.
- Experience in establishing corporate entities including the setting up of “spin off” companies.
- Knowledge of international research requirements would be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of or an interest in health law e.g. privacy, freedom of information, consent etc.
- Assist General Counsel to develop, implement and monitor strategies for the provision of legal advice at Peter Mac.
- Assist General Counsel to review Peter Mac policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key Peter Mac and third party stakeholders including research sponsors, contract research organisations, universities and regulatory authorities.
- Provide advice and support to General Counsel as required.
- Provide clear, comprehensive and timely legal advice to Peter Mac stakeholders.
- Review and draft commercial documentation and any other legal documentation required.
- Act as locum for General Counsel during periods of leave.
- Manage practising certificate CPD requirements and utilise any educational opportunities provided.
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
