Lawyer/Legal Counsel

● Permanent, full time position

● Flexible working arrangements with work from home options

● Office located in Macquarie University NSW with parking available

 Want to improve the lives of Australians, no matter who they are? 

Join us and build a career and future you’ll be proud of.

It matters more at Hearing Australia

Hearing Australia is a trusted leader in our field. Working across the country, we exist to support and empower people through hearing health when and where they need it.

We are looking for a motivated lawyer who has experience in mid or top tier law firms, or has worked in-house in a reputable organisation, and wants to work for a great cause, to join our Legal team in our Macquarie University office.

The role will report to the Head of Legal, the key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Assisting the Head of Legal in reviewing and advising on all marketing material and ensuring that they are compliant with all relevant Competition and Consumer Laws; including media contracts for ESO and the Network
• Supporting the Head of Legal in competition and consumer law matters, privacy, property and commercial related matters (including supplier contracts), as well as provide support with respect to all laws, and regulations that affect the organisation
• Experience in property and leasing matters would be favourable, but is not expected. 

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:

• 2-8 years’ experience as a lawyer in mid or top tier firms, or has worked in-house in a reputable organisation
• A current Legal Practicing Certificate
• Solid experience in competition and consumer matters, providing privacy, property and commercial, and legal advice on laws and compliance
• Solid experience in drafting contracts
• Knowledge of laws, in particular consumer and competition laws, and privacy laws
• Experience in retail leases legislation in all states would be favourable.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Ability to manage matters independently and deliver proactive solution driven commercial legal advice or outcomes

What matters most? It’s simple – your drive to help anyone and everyone who needs us. And you’ll see your role as a real responsibility and an incredible opportunity to make an impact on lives across the country.

Now is an exciting time to join the Hearing Australia team. We are transforming our client experience along with our brand and culture.

Why Hearing Australia?

There’s so much to love about a role with us. But our people say there’s three things that set us and their careers apart. They’re about:

● How we do what we do: Our vision is to deliver the best hearing solutions for anyone, anytime, anywhere. At Hearing Australia, you’ll know you’re making a contribution that really means something

● Who we work with: Here, you’ll support and empower clients of all backgrounds. That’s what drives our teams and what makes them so special

● Where we’re going next: As our industry evolves, we’re committed to learning and improving what we do and how we do it and building an organisation where everyone can thrive.

What does that mean for you?

As a Lawyer/Legal Counsel, you’ll know that every day, your work is helping children and adults who need us. Just ask Sandeep, one of our IT professionals about why they choose to work with us:

“The work we do in helping people hear sound again and for the very first time is quite inspirational. Everything we do here is purpose-driven.”

You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Attractive employee benefits (salary sacrifice superannuation, HCF private health cover discount, well-being programs, salary packaging, discounts across an exciting range of retailers)
• Paid parental leave
• Free, onsite staff parking
• Employee recognition awards program
• Attractive salary package includes a generous 15.4% superannuation 
• Flexible work arrangement opportunities to support work, personal and family commitments

Let’s create the gold standard of hearing care

We will require the successful candidate to be willing to have a Police Check conducted (we pay), a current driver’s licence and must have rights to work in Australia.

Hearing Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive culture from within.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and applicants from different cultures who are bilingual to apply.

We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.