Health, Aged Care and Human Service | Associate or Senior Associate 26 weeks paid parental leave, up to 20% bonus.
MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history.
We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.
Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people, and communities.
That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people, and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.
We value excellence, curiosity, and collaboration.
Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach.
Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.
Your role
A great opportunity currently exists for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our well-regarded Health and Human Services industry group.
Work closely with Partner Penelope Eden, lead of MinterEllison's national Human Services Practice, and a high-performing team of senior industry legal experts.
You will be involved in a variety of work including provision of regulatory and policy advice, transactional and structuring advice (in conjunction with our corporate and financial services lawyers), reviewing and drafting a range of aged care agreements, management of incidents and complaints involving regulators, claims, inquiries and inquests, risk management, policy drafting, quality reviews, privacy, and access to records.
Our clients are broad and range from not-for-profit and charitable organisations, private and ASX listed operators, insurers, and public and private healthcare operators.
In addition to having a strong health law background, specialisation and a genuine interest in the aged care and disability sector is a bonus for any candidate.
More about you
We welcome applications from lawyers with:
Experience in health, aged care, and disability (or adjacent social services sectors); Strong background in statutory interpretation and administrative law; Strong technical and drafting skills and the ability to deliver quality, commercial and pragmatic advice that takes account of the policy and regulatory settings; Litigation and advocacy experience; A strong client focus and demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients, and industry stakeholders; Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment across a range of lines of business (and offices); Willingness to contribute to business development and thought leadership initiatives including presentations, client training, and publications; Resilience and a commitment to excellence that matches our own; Pride in your work and who you work for.
Why MinterEllison
We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing, and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial, and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people, those with carer responsibilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
How to apply
We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button.
We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role.
Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.
If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or for a confidential discussion, please contact
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