Legal Counsel Anz

Job Description As Legal Counsel, you will provide

practical, commercially balanced legal advice

across Abano’s Australian and New Zealand operations. This is a broad, hands‑on role where you’ll work closely with senior leaders and functional teams to manage risk, enable growth, and support day-to‑day operations.

Reporting to the

Senior Legal Counsel , you will build trusted relationships with the Executive Leadership Team, Regional Operations Managers, and corporate support functions.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Advising on operational matters across the ANZ business

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating clinician and commercial contracts (including government contracts)

Supporting M&A activity, joint ventures, and other commercial transactions

Managing disputes, complaints, and regulatory matters

Advising on privacy, compliance, and legal risk management

Reviewing marketing materials and advising on competition and consumer law issues

Qualifications You are a confident, pragmatic lawyer who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, commercially driven environment and partnering with the business to find solutions.

You’ll bring:

5–8 years’ post‑qualification experience , gained in a top or mid‑tier firm or a strong in‑house legal team

Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

Exposure to healthcare, services, or regulated environments (highly regarded)

A sound understanding of Australian and/or New Zealand privacy law principles

Experience with disputes, complaints handling, and regulatory matters

Exposure to M&A or joint ventures (preferred)

Strong communication skills and sound commercial judgement

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent

Admission to practice in Australia or another relevant jurisdiction (Admission in New Zealand will be supported where required)

Additional Information Why Join Abano?

Be part of a

market‑leading, purpose‑driven organisation

Work on

high‑impact matters

across Australia and New Zealand

Collaborate with experienced leaders and a supportive legal team

Competitive salary and genuine career development opportunities

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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