Senior Legal Counsel

About the Company

About the Role

Responsibilities

• ● Act as a trusted legal adviser to the Board, CEO, CFO and Executive Leadership Team on significant legal, governance and regulatory matters.
• ● Provide practical, commercially focused advice that supports Abano's strategic priorities and operations across Australia and New Zealand.
• ● Identify emerging legal risks and opportunities and ensure these are considered in business decision-making.
• ● Partner with senior leaders across the organisation to enable informed and commercially sound decisions.
• ● Advise the Board and senior leadership on corporate governance obligations and best practice.
• ● Support Board processes, including resolutions, meeting minutes and corporate records.
• ● Provide clear advice and updates on material legal and regulatory developments.
• ● Oversee relevant governance frameworks and compliance obligations.
• ● Lead the identification, assessment and management of material legal and regulatory risks.
• ● Manage Abano's internal risk program.
• ● Oversee responses to regulatory enquiries, investigations and significant compliance matters.
• ● Provide oversight of privacy incidents and data breaches.
• ● Partner with the business to strengthen compliance frameworks, controls and legal awareness.
• ● Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, confidentiality agreements, government and tender arrangements.
• ● Provide legal advice across operational matters, including complaints, disputes, privacy and regulatory issues.
• ● Support clinician recruitment, retention and engagement through advice on clinician contracts, service models and practice arrangements.
• ● Provide legal support to Operations and Clinical teams in relation to Abano's clinical support and service model.
• ● Support corporate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and integration activities.
• ● Maintain a strong focus on practical risk allocation, commercial outcomes and clear contractual obligations.
• ● Support annual reporting requirements and liaise with auditors as required.
• ● Ensure the business operates consistently with key legislation, including consumer, privacy and anti-spam laws.
• ● Lead, develop and support the Legal and Risk team with clear priorities and accountabilities.
• ● Build legal capability and awareness across the broader business.
• ● Create an approachable legal function that encourages stakeholders to seek advice early.
• ● Manage external legal advisers to ensure support is strategic, efficient and cost-effective.

Requirements

• ● Minimum 10 years' post-admission experience