Employment Type: Part-Time (0.4 FTE), Ongoing Salary: Admin Grade 6, 1 FTE range of $135,000-$160,000 (to be pro-rated to 0.4 FTE for this role) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be part of a high-performing and collaborative Legal Services team, reporting to the Director, Legal Services. You will work closely with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, researchers, clinicians and senior leaders to provide expert legal advice across research, governance, innovation and commercialisation activities, clinical research agreements, privacy and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities Provide legal advice on research governance, innovation and commercialisation activities. Advise on intellectual property, licensing and collaboration agreements. Provide legal support for partnerships with industry, universities and research institutions. Review and advise on policies, procedures and regulatory compliance matters. Qualifications Admitted to legal practice in Victoria with a minimum of 6 years post qualification experience. Experience advising on research governance, commercialisation, privacy or regulatory compliance matters. Strong drafting, negotiating and stakeholder engagement skills. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while maintaining a collaborative working style. Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. Scholarships and grants to support continuous learning. EEO and Legal Information Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees. Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. Closing Details Closing date: 11:59pm on 15 June 2026. Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Claire Burchell (Director - Legal Services) via #J-18808-Ljbffr