Job Description
Abano Healthcare is Australasia's largest Dental Support Organisation (DSO), supporting a network of 250+ dental practices and 700+ clinicians across Australia and New Zealand. Our role is simple but powerful: to enable clinicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care, while we provide the operational, commercial, and strategic support that helps practices thrive.
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As we continue to grow, we're looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our in‐house legal team and partner closely with the business.
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Job Description
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As Legal Counsel, you will provide practical, commercially balanced legal advice across Abano's Australian and New Zealand operations. This is a broad, hands‐on role where you'll work closely with senior leaders and functional teams to manage risk, enable growth, and support day‐to‐day operations.
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Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you will build trusted relationships with the Executive Leadership Team, Regional Operations Managers, and corporate support functions.
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Key areas of responsibility include:
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Advising on operational matters across the ANZ business
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Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating clinician and commercial contracts (including government contracts)
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Supporting M&A; activity, joint ventures, and other commercial transactions
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Managing disputes, complaints, and regulatory matters
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Advising on privacy, compliance, and legal risk management
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Reviewing marketing materials and advising on competition and consumer law issues
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Qualifications and Experience
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You are a confident, pragmatic lawyer who enjoys working in a fast‐paced, commercially driven environment and partnering with the business to find solutions.
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You'll bring:
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5–8 years' post‐qualification experience, gained in a top or mid‐tier firm or a strong in‐house legal team
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Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
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Exposure to healthcare, services, or regulated environments (highly regarded)
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A sound understanding of Australian and/or New Zealand privacy law principles
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Experience with disputes, complaints handling, and regulatory matters
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Exposure to M&A; or joint ventures (preferred)
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Solid communication skills and sound commercial judgement
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Additional Qualifications
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent
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Admission to practice in Australia or another relevant jurisdiction (Admission in New Zealand will be supported where required)
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Why Join Abano?
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Be part of a market‐leading, purpose‐driven organisation
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Work on high‐impact matters across Australia and New Zealand
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Collaborate with experienced leaders and a supportive legal team
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Competitive salary and genuine career development opportunities
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Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
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📌 Legal Counsel Anz (New South Wales)
🏢 Abano Healthcare Group
📍 New South Wales