Legal Counsel (12-month contract)
Your opportunity
You will provide specialist advice across various areas of law that may include commercial and corporate law, property, building and construction matters, regulatory compliance, aged care and retirement living, while partnering closely with teams across Property, Corporate, Finance, Retirement Living, Aged Care and Housing.
As a trusted advisor, you’ll also partner with business units more broadly, providing legal guidance across a wide range of matters and supporting both strategic and operational outcomes.
With Ownership, You Will
* Provide high quality, timely and solutions-focused legal advice across the organisation
* Deliver specialist advice across various areas of law that may include commercial and corporate law, property, building and construction matters, regulatory compliance, aged care and retirement living
* Partner closely with Property, Corporate, Finance, Retirement Living, Aged Care and Housing teams
* Draft and advise on contracts, agreements, policies and legal documentation
* Collaborate with stakeholders to manage legal risks and deliver practical solutions
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external legal providers
* Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and provide proactive advice
* Contribute to advocacy initiatives and organisational responses to legal developments
What You’ll Bring
You’re a confident legal professional who combines strong technical expertise with sound judgement and a practical, solutions-focused mindset. You’re able to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice and build trusted relationships across the organisation.
You Will Also Bring
* A current NSW practising certificate with tertiary qualifications in Law
* 1 to 5 years post-admission experience
* Experience in private practice and/or in-house legal environments
* Exposure to relevant areas of law such as corporate/commercial, property, construction or regulatory
* Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability
* High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail
* Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a complex environment
Benefits
* Flexible work options to support work–life balance
* Salary packaging benefits — up to $15,900 tax‑free
* An additional $2,650 for meals, entertainment and accommodation through salary packaging
* Access to exclusive discounts across hundreds of retailers
* Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with access to 800+ gyms for you and your family
Anglicare Sydney is committed to diversity and inclusion. While we are guided by Christian‑based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
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