Requisition ID 42303 - Posted - Operations - Legal - MCRI-Parkville - Australia - VIC - Job Function (1)
Role Type: Full time permanent role
Salary: Competitive salary + superannuation + salary packaging benefits
The opportunity:
Are you an experienced legal professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare and research sectors? Join the MCRI/VCGS Legal Office and play an integral role in supporting cutting-edge research and clinical trials. We are seeking a Mid-Level Associate to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that handles a wide variety of legal and regulatory matters across one of the leading children's research institutes in the world.
About the Role:
As a Mid-Level Associate, you will be responsible for providing legal advice on a wide array of matters, including:
- Reviewing and negotiating various legal agreements (CDAs, MTAs, clinical trial agreements, licensing agreements, and more).
- Offering advice on commercial and legal risks as they relate to broader organizational strategy.
- Managing diverse legal matters such as privacy, research ethics, biobanking, and clinical trials (both sponsored and investigator-initiated).
- Collaborating closely with the Legal team, Innovation team, IP Manager, Research Support & Operations (RSO), and MCRI/VCGS leadership.
Your responsibilities include:
- Provide practical, timely legal advice to researchers, clinicians, and staff across the organization.
- Assist in drafting and reviewing a wide range of agreements to support research and clinical operations.
- Contribute to the management of internal policies, such as confidentiality agreements, modern slavery, and complaints handling.
- Support training and continuing education on legal topics for staff, in partnership with RCH/MCRI Research Ethics Governance (REG) and the Melbourne Children's Trials Centre (MCTC).
What we need from you:
- A qualified lawyer with experience in contract law, commercial risk, and regulatory compliance, particularly in the healthcare or research sectors.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex legal matters independently.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders across an organisation.
- Experience with clinical trials, research ethics, and privacy law would be an advantage.
- Ability to manage a number of competing priorities, stakeholders' expectations and provide timely responses.
- Highly developed planning and organisational skills with experience in managing and prioritising a significant file load.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a small team.
Who we are
Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.
We are committed to the safety of children and young people and take a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.
If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a forward-thinking organization that is committed to improving the future of healthcare and research, apply now to join the MCRI/VCGS Legal Office.
If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:
- Your resume
- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.
We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.
For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at . Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
No recruitment agencies please.
Applications close: 21 March 2025
