Overview
Established in ****, we are Australia's first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community. As a social enterprise, we're motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community. For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It's about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.
Your New Role Looks Like This:
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering high-impact legal advice? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment where your work directly supports the wellbeing of older Australians?
We're looking for a dynamic
Legal Counsel
to join our Residential Aged Care (RAC) Governance team on a
12 month fixed term contract
. In this role, you'll be a trusted advisor, providing sharp, commercially-minded legal guidance across regulatory, operational, transactional, and compliance matters. Your work will help shape the future of aged care services while aligning with the strategic goals of Australian Unity's RAC business.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver timely, high-quality legal advice that balances commercial outcomes with regulatory integrity
Guide the implementation of compliance, legislative, and governance frameworks for approved aged care providers
Support responses to regulatory inquiries and manage dispute resolution processes
Build a deep understanding of our business principles, customer needs, and family expectations
Manage stakeholder relationships and competing priorities with professionalism and clarity
Apply legal practice management techniques to stay focused, organised, and responsive
Collaborate with senior leaders on legal and governance projects that drive meaningful change
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts—from procurement and consultancy to IT and joint ventures
Provide legal risk analysis during due diligence and transactional execution
Improve legal templates and processes to enhance efficiency and reduce risk
Lead the resolution of claims and disputes with a focus on pragmatic, effective outcomes
Identify operational improvements based on lessons learned from litigation and regulatory matters
Stay ahead of regulatory developments and advise on their impact to RAC operations
Oversee regulatory complaints and investigations when required
Contribute to advocacy efforts by interpreting draft legislation and shaping submissions to regulators and industry bodies
About You
Tertiary Qualifications in law
3-5 years of relevant experience in a private practice or an in-house legal function
Admission as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory with a current practice certificate
A sound understanding of legislative and compliance requirements and their application and effect upon business operations
Aged care, litigation and dispute resolution experience will be highly valued
Excellent project management, writing and presentation skills
Initiative, enthusiasm, teamwork and an ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment
What's on Offer
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants
Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more
Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform
For further benefits visit: careers/culture
Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.
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