Description

An exciting and rare opportunity for a senior lawyer to join a leading specialist day and short-stay hospitals group in the role of Senior Legal Counsel and Company Secretary.If you are after work/ life balance, this opportunity is offered on a part-time basis - 3 days per week, with flexibility in how hours are worked across the week and a hybrid office/work-from-home model. The role will involve some travel as required.
Melbourne preferred and we welcome applicants from Sydney and Brisbane.
The Nexus Hospitals Story:
Nexus Hospitals is a leading Australian Private Hospital group that employs over 1300 talented and passionate people across 22 hospitals and 3 support offices. We measure our success by improvements in patient outcome and experience, employee engagement, sustainable use of resources, and mutually beneficial partnerships.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Legal Counsel and Company Secretary will provide legal advisory service and guidance to mitigate risk to safeguard the interest of Nexus’ business operations on all legal and compliance matters, and company secretarial support to meet all statutory and legal obligations.
Legal Advisory and Advocacy

Perform cross function and multi-disciplinary legal support and advice to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and Group legal guidelines
Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management in relation to legal matters and transactions
Anticipate issues and estimate corporate legal risks strategically and identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks and maximise legal rights
Keep abreast of legislative changes, laws, rules and regulations and provide update to the Board, Executive and broader business as required
Advise, review, draft and/or negotiate commercial agreements and other in-bound commercial agreements
Develop and maintain contract and risk registers
Communicate across functions and participate in the sharing of knowledge and awareness of legal commitments and initiatives through the business
Ensure the business is compliant with legal and regulatory obligations (including education and training)
Take all practical steps to minimise Nexus’ exposure to contractual and professional liability
Manage and mitigate legal risks by developing and implementing company policies and procedures
In conjunction with Operations, prepare risk reports to the Board, Committees and Executive and provide hospital accreditation support in relation to risk management

Company Secretary Administration and Support

Act as Company Secretary to various Groups and subsidiary Board and Committees
Assist the Board and Committees with implementing and maintaining sound corporate governance practices and best practices
Provide practical, timely and professional counsel to the business on all matters of corporate governance
With support of the Executive Assistant/Office Manager, arrange Board and Committee meetings, minutes, agendas and papers
Prepare and oversee the execution and implementation of resolutions
Attend Board and Committee meetings and prepare minutes and matters arising
Maintain and update the Board and Committee charters, policies, and protocols

About you:
You are a natural collaborator who works effectively with all stakeholders. An exceptional communicator and have the ability to work autonomously whilst maintaining a ‘one team’ approach.

Law degree and current practicing certificate.
Exceptional written communication and proficient Microsoft Office skills
Demonstrable experience in a similar role and industry
Strategic thinker and proficient in decision making
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work under pressure and to tight time-frames
A self-motivated and pro-active team player
Maintain confidentiality and display high integrity and ethical standards
Ability to travel as required

Culture and Benefits
At Nexus, caring for our people, patients and employees is at the centre of everything we do. We value our strong team culture and go to great lengths to foster inclusion and engagement across our group.

Work/ life balance – part-time hybrid working model
12 weeks paid parental leave
Focus on health and wellbeing (including Fitness Passport)
Competitive remuneration package
Working with a dynamic and supportive executive team
Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing specialised leading healthcare group

How to Apply:
Simply click APPLY to send in your resume and include a cover letter outlining why your skill set is most suited to our role and we'll be in touch. We are a growing and passionate company, and we want those with genuine excitement for healthcare to join us.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Please note: pre-screening requirements exist for this position, including recent criminal history check, and Australian working rights
While we appreciate the support of recruitment agencies and may engage in their services from time to time, we respectfully ask for no unsolicited resumes be presented. We will provide a written request if specific assistance is needed. Any unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.