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Join to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel role at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre9 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel role at Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreParkville location, with flexible, hybrid working$165,000 - $175,000 (pro-rata) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leaveAt 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, compassion and excellence, and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.About the roleAs the Senior Legal Counsel youll primarily responsible for preparing and negotiating contracts across the full lifecycle of research projects at Peter Mac. From initiation through to commercialisation, you will provide high-quality legal support to internal teams and external partners, and help embed legal best practices in a public hospital and research setting.Key responsibilities will see you:Prepare, draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of legal agreements and contracts relating to research, commercial and hospital activitiesProvide timely and strategic legal advice to Peter Macs researchers, project teams, and support units (including Research Managers, Grants, Clinical Research Development Office, Commercialisation, Industry Partnerships, Data Governance, Communications, Procurement, Education, and Clinical teams)Assist in developing and implementing legal strategy, internal policies and process improvementsEducate and support scientists and research staff on legal topics relevant to their work, including privacy, contract law, IP, and commercialisationRepresent Peter Mac in external negotiations with collaborators, sponsors, funders, universities, and regulatory bodiesProvide guidance and support to the Legal Counsel and Junior Legal Counsel as requiredThis is a fantastic opportunity to use your legal expertise to support life-saving cancer research and care at Australias leading cancer centre, advising on complex and meaningful matters that make a real difference!About youYou will be someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Youll have a demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate effectively, while managing competing priorities with efficiency and flexibility.Youll bring with you:Admission as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria, with a current practising certificate from the Victorian Legal Services BoardAt 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 firmDemonstrated experience and a high level of interest in intellectual property lawAn understanding of the key legislation and regulatory requirements for research conducted in AustraliaDemonstrated capacity to conceptualise, develop and review professional and research- based policy positions which address government policy, organisational strategy and medical research environmentsWe offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home payDiscounted health insurance and eye careA comprehensive health and wellbeing programPublic transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclistsOnsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spacesPathways for professional development and new career opportunitiesFive weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave optionsFlexible, hybrid working arrangementsInclusion and belongingPeter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. Applicants should provide a CV and a covering letter highlighting your key skills and experience to assist with our assessment. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:Hiring Manager Email: Melanie.Harper@petermac.orgApplications Close:11:59PM Thursday 3 July 2025Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesHospitals and Health Care and Public HealthReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre by 2xGet notified about new Legal Counsel jobs in Parkville, Victoria, Australia.Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 56 minutes agoPort Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoLegal Counsel, Commercial Legal, Australia & New ZealandMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoDivision Lawyer - Common Law Division (0.5FTE)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 hours agoNotting Hill, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$83,317.00-A$90,372.00 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoHawthorn East, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 hours agoLegal Counsel & Senior Legal Counsel, Chief Counsel & IntegrityMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoPrincipal Legal Counsel, Chief Counsel & IntegrityMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoFootscray, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$250,000.00-A$280,000.00 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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