Senior Legal Counsel - Clinical

Calvary Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Healthcare is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel Clinical to oversee legal compliance in healthcare operations. This pivotal role involves managing claims, providing expert legal guidance, and ensuring the organization meets legal standards. Join a leading provider recognized for its inclusive culture, professional development, and commitment to quality care.

Benefits

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Paid parental leave

Training and development pathways

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 10 years post-admission experience as a solicitor.
• Current Practicing Certificate.
• Experience in medical malpractice and public liability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise medical malpractice and public liability claims.
• Advise on coronial inquests.
• Develop national claims management framework.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Client Management

Communication

Document Management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Law

Job description

• Progress with purpose at one of Australias largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Leadership opportunity to drive Legal Excellence in Healthcare

About the role

Step into the Senior Legal Counsel Clinical position where you will collaborate closely with the General Counsel in navigating the complexities of healthcare operations and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

In this pivotal role you will ensure that Calvary operates within legal boundaries providing expert guidance on clinical matters and safeguarding our rights through sound legal advice.

Your expertise will be instrumental in driving quality clinical outcomes and effective claims management contributing to the overall success and legal compliance of our organisation.

Your main duties will include :

• Claims Management Oversight : Supervise the management of medical malpractice and public liability claims to ensure effective resolution and compliance.
• Coronial Inquest Support : Advise and assist Calvary with coronial inquests providing legal guidance throughout the process.
• National Claims Framework Development : Collaborate in the development and implementation of a national claims management framework to standardise practices across the organisation.
• Reporting and Documentation : Prepare or oversee the preparation of incident and claims reports as required by Calvarys insurers and the National Executive Leadership Committee.
• Clinical Incident Legal Management : Work with and advise the National Clinical Governance Manager on the legal management of clinical incidents and complaints in Calvarys hospitals and aged care facilities.
• Comprehensive Legal Advisory : Provide legal advice on a wide range of issues across Calvarys service areas including privacy consent to treatment insurance powers of attorney guardianship and general health law.

About you

• 10 years post admission experience as a solicitor with current Practicing Certificate with tertiary qualification(s) in Law preferably at Senior Associate level.
• Experience in a large legal firm or within an inhouse health care services legal team will be well regarded.
• Experience and advanced legal understanding of medical malpractice litigation professional indemnity matters; public liability matters; coronial inquests.
• Demonstrated litigation drafting and advisory skills.
• Strong track record of managing negotiations and mediations to successful outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal and client management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a complex environment with staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

For further information please contact Katrina Cunningham General Counsel on

Why work for Calvary

At Calvary our staff matter.

With over 130 years experience and 18000 staff and volunteers we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued drawing on your own strengths identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients residents and clients.

Your benefits :

• NFP salary packaging benefits discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home Virtual and Residential Aged Care Retirement Living and Hospitals one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following :

• As part of the application process you will be required to complete preemployment checks which may include but is not limited to reference checks work rights criminal history check NDIS / WWCC / WWVP checks and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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