Location: Hawthorn East, VIC | Hybrid & Versatile Working

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract 14-18 months

About the role:

- Provide commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of matters, including commercial contracts, data privacy, competition and consumer law, employment, intellectual property, cybersecurity, therapeutic goods regulation, workplace health and safety, and leasing.
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and provide legal support for key business transactions and projects.
- Partner with sales teams on tenders, bids, customer negotiations and complex commercial arrangements.
- Manage project‑specific approvals and contractual risk assessments.
- Support procurement, real estate, logistics and other commercial activities.
- Advise on compliance, regulatory matters, insurance, bank guarantees, export controls and data privacy.
- Manage disputes and claims, including engaging and overseeing external legal counsel.
- Develop legal templates, policies and training, and monitor legal developments to support the business.

About you:

- A current Australian legal practising certificate and at least 5+ years’ post‑qualification experience, gained in private practice and/or an in‑house environment.




- Previously worked within a medtech organisation highly desirable.
- Strong commercial contracting, drafting and negotiation skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a practical, solutions‑focused approach.
- Robust stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across the business.
- Self‑motivated and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- High levels of professionalism, integrity and sound judgement.
- A genuine interest in healthcare and the life sciences industry.

What we offer:

- Flexible hybrid working to support work‑life balance.
- Wellbeing benefits, including wellbeing leave, volunteering leave, an annual wellbeing allowance, and Fitness Passport.
- Floating public holidays.
- Discounted private health insurance and income protection.
- Learning and development opportunities within a global organisation.
- Reward and recognition programmes.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- An inclusive culture with wellbeing initiatives and social events.

As an equal opportunity employer

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

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