Senior Legal Counsel – Disputes and Complaints

St Vincent's Health Australia

Senior Legal Counsel leading medical negligence, regulatory and healthcare disputes for St Vincent’s Health Australia. Advising executives across its national health and aged care operations.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing litigation and complex legal risk, providing strategic legal advice, and drafting legal documents. Possesses strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a commitment to ethical healthcare practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8 Years Post-Qualification ExperienceTertiary Qualification In LawAdmission As A Solicitor Or BarristerSignificant Experience In Major Law FirmStrong Planning And Organisational Capability

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Hard Skills

Litigation ManagementLegal ResearchDrafting Legal DocumentsAlternative Dispute ResolutionRisk ManagementSubpoena ResponseHealthcare Regulatory IssuesComplex Legal AnalysisPleadings ReviewStrategic Legal Advice

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborationSelf-Directed Working Style

Certifications & Qualifications

NSW Practising CertificateVictorian Practising Certificate

Industry Keywords

Medical NegligenceHealthcare LawInsurance LawLegal ComplianceSt Vincent’s Values

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage actual and threatened litigation and contentious matters, including subpoena responses
Lead complex medical negligence matters from commencement through resolution or trial
Develop early intervention, alternative dispute resolution and litigation management strategies
Provide strategic advice on liability, risk management, complaints and litigation strategy
Draft and review pleadings, court submissions, deeds of settlement and other complex legal documents
Conduct legal research and analysis on healthcare, insurance and regulatory issues
Liaise with insurers, brokers, healthcare providers, medical experts, external lawyers and senior counsel
Build trusted relationships with executives and senior stakeholders across St Vincent’s
Collaborate with the National Legal team and contribute to broader legal matters
Support the Head of Legal and guide and develop junior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 8 years’ post-qualification experience
A tertiary qualification in law
Admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW or Victoria
Eligibility to hold a NSW or Victorian practising certificate without supervision requirements
Significant experience within a major law firm or the in-house legal team of a large, complex organisation
Demonstrated experience managing litigation, disputes and complex legal risk
Ability to provide timely, practical advice at strategic and operational levels
Highly developed written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Strong planning and organisational capability, including prioritising competing demands and meeting critical deadlines
Self-directed, positive and collaborative working style
Understanding of the social and ethical considerations associated with delivering health services
Genuine commitment to St Vincent’s values and purpose
Satisfactory identification, right-to-work, reference and nationally coordinated criminal history checks
Must meet applicable immunisation requirements under St Vincent’s Health Australia policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Purpose-driven work supporting safe, compassionate and sustainable healthcare
Professional development
Collaborative National Legal team and knowledge sharing
Executive exposure and national scope
Inclusive workplace where people are respected, supported and empowered
Pre-employment checks and applicable immunisation requirements (employment conditions)