Health Law - Senior Associate/Special Counsel
Location: Melbourne -CBD
State: VIC
Worktype: Full Time
About the role
Drive complex & fascinating Medical Negligence matters acting for medical practitioners, hospitals and working alongside highly reputable and approachable Partners within a well-resourced team offering a comprehensive range of Health law matters involving disciplinary matters, civil claims, coronial inquests and AHPRA proceedings, employment disputes, indemnity and aged care matters.
Take ownership of varied, intellectually stimulating medical negligence matters alongside respected, approachable Partners in a well-resourced, supportive and collaborative practice. Enjoy direct client engagement and the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues while sharpening your expertise across the full spectrum of health law.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive market salary, achievable bonus program, enjoy flexible working arrangements, transparent promotion pathways, paid parental leave, ability to purchase up to 10 days of annual leave each year, financial support for study costs and leave, and access to novated leasing.
Duties
In this role you will:
Ideally, you will have:
Our client is a leading national commercial law firm, known for attracting top legal talent and achieving consistent growth as a market leader across several key practice areas. They offer a genuinely inclusive culture, clear career progression, strong professional development, and an impressive portfolio of high-profile clients.
How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 3993487
Drive complex & fascinating Medical Negligence matters acting for medical practitioners, hospitals and working alongside highly reputable and approachable Partners within a well-resourced team offering a comprehensive range of Health law matters involving disciplinary matters, civil claims, coronial inquests and AHPRA proceedings, employment disputes, indemnity and aged care matters.
Take ownership of varied, intellectually stimulating medical negligence matters alongside respected, approachable Partners in a well-resourced, supportive and collaborative practice. Enjoy direct client engagement and the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues while sharpening your expertise across the full spectrum of health law.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive market salary, achievable bonus program, enjoy flexible working arrangements, transparent promotion pathways, paid parental leave, ability to purchase up to 10 days of annual leave each year, financial support for study costs and leave, and access to novated leasing.
Duties
In this role you will:
- Manage complex health law matters end-to-end
- Deliver timely, accurate and commercially focused advice to clients
- Guide clients through challenging and sensitive processes
- Appear at mediations, witness interviews, inquests and disciplinary hearings
- Build and strengthen client relationships
- Drive marketing and business development initiatives
Ideally, you will have:
- 5+ years PAE in Medical Negligence/Health Law defendant and/or plaintiff)
- Balanced judgment: aligning patient safety with practitioner needs, backed by strong technical and advisory skills
- Outstanding communicator: clear, confident written and oral skills
- Proactive networker : actively contributes to marketing and business development
- Collaborative team player : approachable, supportive, and willing to mentor others
- Highly organised : adept at managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines
Our client is a leading national commercial law firm, known for attracting top legal talent and achieving consistent growth as a market leader across several key practice areas. They offer a genuinely inclusive culture, clear career progression, strong professional development, and an impressive portfolio of high-profile clients.
How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 3993487
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