Job Title

Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description

An excellent opportunity is available for a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Legal Department at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

About the Position

This position is responsible for providing strategic and high quality corporate legal advice to support the Institute’s business operations. It does so by working closely with staff and students across WEHI’s academic and professional services teams.

This position also collaborates with other members of WEHI’s legal department in education of staff and students, template development and maintenance, and ongoing projects to enhance legal service delivery.

Selection Criteria
Essential Knowledge and Skills:

Legal qualifications and at least 6 years’ practical experience in commercial law
Extensive experience in contract negotiation and management
Experience using databases and software
Experience working in-house will be desirable, particularly in a research and/or not-for-profit environment

Personal Qualities:

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team 
Ability to engage effectively and develop strong relationships with stakeholders including scientists, external advisors, senior management, external partners
Ability to act autonomously and with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills
Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills
Ability to independently prioritise in a complex, dynamic environment
Leadership skills
Strong technical, conceptual and analytical skills coupled with commercial acumen

Terms of Appointment
This position is an ongoing role in a full time capacity or part time at 0.8 FTE. Salary is Professional Services Employee Level 10 ($171,493 - $185,628, Full Time Equivalent). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.

General enquiries can be directed to recruitment@wehi.edu.au.

A position description is available here.

How to Apply
Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 4 September 2025