Senior Legal Counsel

You’ll oversee a broad and varied legal portfolio spanning corporate governance, commercial contracts, risk, compliance, privacy, regulatory matters, employment, technology, property, intellectual property, disputes, ESG and corporate transactions. You’ll bring sound judgement and strong commercial acumen to complex matters, balancing legal risk with practical business outcomes. You’ll also lead a proactive, solutions-focused legal function that is approachable, collaborative and focused on supporting the wider business. What You’ll Do: Strategic Legal Leadership • 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. Corporate Governance & Board Support • 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. Legal Risk, Compliance & Regulatory • 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. Commercial & Business Enablement • 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. Team Leadership & Capability • 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.