Legal Counsel

Make a meaningful difference with us

UnitingCare is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our high-performing in-house legal team. Work as part of the Lawyers Weekly Not-for-Profit Team of the Year for 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Our legal team advises on a diverse range of matters including commercial, regulatory, leasing, corporate and governance, property, incidents, disputes (including heath/aged care/disability care/privacy complaints), ICT, IP, fundraising, marketing wills and estates, and various enterprise projects.

We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity. Flexibility is important to us, and we know it is to you too - this role supports hybrid working.

Your part in our UnitingCare team:

• Provide legal advice (both written and verbal) and apply legal expertise and knowledge of the law to deliver strategies that minimise risk and maximise value, in compliance with legislation and industry regulations.
• Drafting and amendment of various precedents for use by the organisation.
• Apply legal expertise to advise on legal risk and policies.
• Assist and/or advise on general legal matters such as contract and commercial work, regulatory matters, property transactions, leases and privacy and data matters.
• Negotiation and drafting of contracts, including government funding contracts, procurement contracts, including ICT contracts, to give the best commercial outcome for the organisation.
• Develop and maintain guidance material to assist in negotiation and to expedite contract drafting with relevant parties.
• Develop, plan, review and implement policies and procedures relating to management of legal matters which contribute to effective organisational compliance with requirements of key funders and stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain and present ongoing education and professional development in legal and compliance matters and broader organisation.
• Other duties as required including, but not limited to, responding to subpoenas, court orders (including Coronial matters), regulatory notices, notices of non-party disclosure and privacy requests and representing UnitingCare in court, tribunal and mediation processes if required.

What makes a difference for us?

• Significant post admission experience as a legal practitioner.
• A current unconditional Queensland legal practising certificate, or the ability to acquire one.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas of practice - commercial, regulatory (health, aged care, family and child services, disability services, retirement villages or privacy desirable), leasing, corporate and governance, property, incidents, disputes (heath/aged care/disability care/privacy complaints desirable), ICT, IP, fundraising, marketing, wills and estates and enterprise projects.
• An understanding of or interest in the health, aged care, disability services and social services sectors.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional communication skills, and the ability to distil complex ideas into simple actions and next steps; and
• Self-starter who can work in a busy and supportive team environment.
  
   

How to apply
 

To apply for the role of Legal Counsel, please submit your Resume and a Cover Letter addressing how your skills and experience align with the points under the heading ‘What makes a difference for us?’. Applications will be considered as they are received. We will consider applications that are received before the role is filled or before 11:59pm on Sunday, 25 January 2026 (whichever is earlier).

What makes a difference for you? 

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits

• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program

• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference 

Diversity & Inclusion 

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.  

Safe workplace 

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.