Legal Counsel

• Provide trusted legal advice to senior leaders across VMCH

• Apply your commercial judgement in a diverse, purpose-led environment

• 12-month fixed-term, full-time opportunity

The position 

As Legal Counsel, you will provide practical, timely and commercially focused legal advice to VMCH’s Executive and Senior Management teams. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will advise across corporate, commercial, employment, property, privacy, complaints, grievances, contracts, regulatory compliance and legal risk matters.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders to develop practical legal solutions, support investigations and disputes, and strengthen governance across VMCH.

VMCH. Flourishing communities, vibrant careers. 

At VMCH, you’ll use your legal expertise to help leaders navigate complex matters, manage risk and make sound decisions. This is a great opportunity to build your in-house experience across a broad and varied legal portfolio while contributing to an organisation that supports people and communities across Victoria.

The responsibilities 

• Provide accurate, practical and timely legal advice to Executive and Senior Management across corporate, commercial, employment, property and privacy matters.

• Review, interpret, draft and negotiate contracts, tender documentation and other legal agreements.

• Advise on statutory compliance, regulatory requirements, corporate governance and legal risk management.

• Support contractual disputes, complaints, grievances and investigations, including management of external legal advisers where required.

• Provide legal education and guidance across VMCH, maintain strong stakeholder relationships and report on active legal matters.

What’s required 

• Bachelor of Laws and admission to the Australian legal profession, supported by a current practising certificate maintained on an ongoing basis.

• 3–5+ years’ post-admission experience providing advice across legal matters including corporate, commercial and property law.

• Ability to develop practical legal solutions that make business sense and provide clear, concise advice.

• High-level written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical, organisational and time management capability.

• Ability to build effective working relationships and work both independently and collaboratively. Experience in the not-for-profit, community services, disability or aged care sector is desirable.

What’s possible 

• Rewarding work, within a supportive environment  

• Professional development and career progression opportunities 

• Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay) 

• Flexible, family friendly work culture 

• Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave 

• Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members 

• Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues 

• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and much more! 

• Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner  

• Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives. 

More about us 

At VMCH, we believe people should be seen and valued for who they are, not defined by the services they receive. 

For more than a century, we have been part of Victorian communities, supporting people to live with purpose and connection. Led by our Catholic tradition, we recognise the inherent dignity and humanity of every person, their individuality, relationships, experiences and the contribution they make throughout their lives. 

Across aged care, care at home, disability services, retirement living, specialist education and affordable housing, our role is to help people make their own choices, remain in control of their lives and stay connected to the people, places and communities that matter most to them. 

Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, more than 4,000 staff and volunteers support over 15,000 people across Victoria. Together, we create places of belonging where people are respected, included and empowered to live life on their own terms. 

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you. 

For the latest VMCH roles, also visit https://careers.vmch.com.au/jobs/search