Senior Legal Counsel (Health Services)

Senior Legal Counsel (Health Services)

Join Ramsay Health Care Australia and contribute to our mission of being the nations most trusted leading healthcare provider. The Legal team a key component of the Legal and Company Secretariat function is integral to delivering our ambitious 2030 strategy focused on innovation and group performance.

As the Senior Legal Counsel (Health Services) you will act as a crucial business partner for our Health Services functions including Ramsay Pharmacy Ramsay Psychology Ramsay Home Health and Ramsay Health Plus. You will provide essential legal support and advice to key stakeholders ensuring all legal risks are identified and managed effectively. This role demands a commitment to upholding Ramsays core values strategic objectives and commercial goals.

If you are a seasoned legal professional with a passion for healthcare and a strategic mindset we encourage you to apply.

Essential

Solicitor admitted to a Supreme Court of a State of Australia

Experienced corporate and commercial lawyer with minimum 7 years post admission experience ideally with strong track records at a top tier or well-regarded mid-tier firm and in-house with a major company

An understanding of the health care industry and legal landscape

Experience in advising on regulatory commercial corporate property privacy competition and advertising / consumer law

An ability to develop great trusted advisor relationships with key business stakeholders and work with minimal supervision in a fast paced and commercial environment

The ability to provide concise commercial and compelling legal advice

Strong negotiation and legal drafting skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with broad range of diverse stakeholders

Proven ability to work confidently and effectively in a team environment and independently as required

Desirable

Experience providing advice in the franchise and / or pharmacy sectors

Key Accountabilities & Position Deliverables

Key role accountabilities include :

Provide responsive efficient and practical advice on a wide variety of commercial legal issues

Develop trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders within Ramsays Health Services functions

Draft prepare and negotiate BAU complex and business critical agreements

Provide strategic legal advice in relation to a wide range of matters relating to the Health Services function including regulatory commercial privacy competition and advertising / consumer law matters and disputes and litigation

Manage external lawyers effectively and ensure appropriate management of fees and costs

Assist the Legal and Risk departments and the Health Services division more generally in developing legal risk management strategy where appropriate

Participate in the review and development of corporate policies and procedures and internal templates and precedents

Attend meetings with key stakeholders and project teams and providing practical and compelling input to help shape project direction

Work as part of a team to undertake various roles as requested supervise / mentor junior staff and provide support to others in their roles

Manage multiple tasks and deliver results within strict timeframes in line with requirements ensure appropriate prioritisation of business-critical work

Benefits

Professional Advancement : Recognition and Professional Development. Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 18000 courses to advance your career and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Ramsay Rewards : Access great deals at over 100 major retailers

Employee Wellbeing : Flexible working arrangements a commitment to work / life balance and free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling coaching and support 24 / 7.

Make a Difference : Make a meaningful impact on the delivery of quality healthcare services and contribute to the transformation of the industry.

Ramsay Way Culture : Join a team dedicated to People Caring for People fostering a positive supportive and inclusive environment.

About Us

Ramsay Health Care a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of People Caring for People since 1964.

We believe in a bright future for our company and for every one of our employees our wellbeing initiatives and learning and development programs have seen us grow as an industry leader and sought after employer.

Requirements

A National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months may be asked of you

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries please contact Michelle Bosly via email at

Applications Close : 4th March 2026

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct available at

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

HR Development,Delivery,Flooring,Irrigation,ACCA,Document Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1