Who We Are

PolyNovo is a disruptive medical technology company, headquartered in Melbourne. We design, develop, and manufacture innovative dermal regeneration solutions, using our patented bioabsorbable polymer technology NovoSorb®. Our lifesaving products have revolutionised the treatment of burns, major trauma as well as multiple emerging indications, and impacted the lives of over 70,000 patients globally.

With a footprint in 46 countries and 300+ staff across a range of locations, PolyNovo continues to grow, and opportunity awaits.

Learn more about PolyNovo by visiting our Website or our LinkedIn page.

About The Role

This is a broad and hands-on in-house legal role that offers exposure across commercial contracting, compliance, risk management, corporate governance and international business operations.

You will be the first point of contact for many day-to-day legal and compliance matters, helping teams navigate risk while enabling the business to move quickly and confidently.

Working independently on routine and moderately complex matters, and partnering with the General Counsel on strategic or high-risk issues, you will have the opportunity to influence how legal support is delivered across a fast-growing global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contracting

- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including:

- Supplier and services agreements

- Distribution and consignment agreements

- Consultancy and procurement agreements

- Clinical and healthcare professional agreements

- Confidentiality agreements

- Manage contract reviews, risk assessments and legal triage processes.

- Support strategic commercial transactions and international business initiatives.

- Develop and maintain templates, playbooks and self-service resources.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

- Support healthcare compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions.

- Review healthcare professional, investigator and consultancy engagements.

- Maintain and enhance policies covering:

- Anti-bribery and corruption

- Privacy

- Conflicts of interest

- Whistleblower protections





- Code of conduct

- Deliver compliance training and awareness programs across global teams.

- Support compliance investigations, privacy matters and regulatory enquiries.

Risk & Governance

- Assist in the management of PolyNovo's enterprise risk framework.

- Coordinate risk reporting for Executive Leadership and Audit & Risk Committee meetings.

- Support insurance renewals, claims management and business continuity initiatives.

- Maintain governance policies, procedures and risk registers.

Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial

- Assist with ASIC and ASX compliance activities.

- Support share trading clearances and maintenance of corporate records.

- Contribute to Annual Report, AGM and governance reporting processes.

- Maintain statutory records for Australian and international entities.

Marketing & Product Launch Support

- Review marketing, promotional and digital content from a legal and compliance perspective.

- Support new product launches and international market expansion activities.

- Review patient consent, testimonial and publicity documentation.

- Partner with Marketing, Medical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs teams on promotional compliance requirements.

Legal Operations

- Manage legal intake and matter tracking processes.

- Coordinate external counsel where required.

- Help improve legal processes, technology and self-service tools.

- Act as a trusted and practical adviser to stakeholders across the business.

Experience, Skills & Competencies:

- LLB or JD qualification and admission to practise in Australia.

- Current unrestricted Victorian practising certificate.

- Approximately 3-6 years' post-qualification experience gained in private practice, in-house, or a combination of both.





- Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.

- Exposure to one or more of compliance, risk management, dispute resolution or company secretarial matters.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong judgement and a practical, risk-based approach.

- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Experience in any of the following would be highly regarded:

- Medical devices

- Pharmaceuticals

- Life sciences

- Healthcare

- Other highly regulated industries

- ASX-listed organisations

- International or cross-border legal matters

Why PolyNovo?

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and skilled growth. At PolyNovo, we offer a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking projects that shape the future of our company and the industry.

- Multinational, ASX 300 listed and values-led business dedicated to redefining healing for the benefit of our patients
- Unique platform technology, an exciting pipeline of highly innovative products
- Diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace culture
- Career development opportunities and unlimited access to online learning
- Rewards platform with access to discounts at over 450+ Australian retailers
- Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, Nurture Days, and more
- Salary packaging including novated car leasing.

Apply Today

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Please note only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered.

PolyNovo is committed to creating a workplace that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise and value that it is the sum of our parts – our combined backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – that allow us to succeed.

Learn more about PolyNovo at: https://au.polynovo.com/company/

📌 Legal and Compliance Counsel (Port Melbourne)
🏢 Polynovo
📍 Port Melbourne