Senior Legal Counsel

Government of Western Australia; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 162,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government authority in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their team on a permanent full-time basis. This role involves advising on legal issues, drafting and reviewing contracts, and managing legal risks. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree and relevant experience, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills in a dynamic environment. Benefits include a 12% employer contribution to superannuation.

Benefits

12% employer contributed superannuation

Qualifications

• Motivated and experienced senior lawyer in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience building partnerships with clients and stakeholders.
• Relevant legal experience in a health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of issues and litigation.
• Draft and review contracts across diverse areas.
• Manage legal risk on behalf of WACHS.
• Develop policies to ensure legal compliance.
• Coordinate services with external lawyers as needed.
• Maintain partnerships with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong conceptual skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in law

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel Government of Western Australia•Perth

Senior Legal Counsel Salary: HSO Level G11 $174,501 - $181,579 (plus 12% Superannuation) Location: Perth Unit/Division: WACHS - Central Office Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Position No: 00618336 Closing Date: 2026-01-27 4:00 PM Attachments:

Position Profile

An exciting and professionally rewarding opportunity to join the WA Country Health Service as Senior Legal Counsel on a Permanent Full Time basis. The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide range of issues and litigation (in conjunction with external lawyers where applicable).
• Drafting, reviewing and advising on contracts across a diverse range of subject areas, including research and innovation.
• Assisting with the identification and management of legal risk on behalf of WACHS.
• Supporting the development of policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Coordinating the provision of services to WACHS by external lawyers as required.
• Building and maintaining strong and effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Please note this is not a medico-legal role and does not directly deal with medical negligence claims.

What we are looking for

• A motivated and experienced senior lawyer who enjoys working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong conceptual, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in building strong and effective partnerships with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

A degree in law and evidence of admission to practice is a requirement for this position. Relevant legal experience in a health setting will be highly regarded.

Employee Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.