Senior Legal & Compliance Manager

Job Description

Career Opportunities: Senior Legal & Compliance Manager (42468) Requisition ID 42468 - Posted - Operations - Legal - MCRI-PARKVILLE - Australia - VIC - Job Function (1) Role Type: Full time permanent positionSalary: Attractive salary + superannuation + salary packaging benefitsThe opportunity: We're looking for a Senior Lawyer & Compliance Manager to support our dynamic team. This dual role splits 60% towards managing daily legal matters and agreements and 40% focusing on developing and operationalising Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and Victorian Clinical Genetics Services’ (VCGS) compliance program, culture, and insurance management. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you’ll collaborate with various stakeholders both internally and externally to ensure that compliance resources are clear, accessible, and effective. About your new team: The MCRI/VCGS Legal Office plays a pivotal role in supporting over 1500+ researchers and clinicians with a wide range of legal, compliance, and insurance matters. We manage around 1500+ agreements annually and oversee the compliance framework across MCRI/VCGS, ensuring smooth legal processes while promoting good governance and risk management practices. Your responsibilities include: Compliance & Insurance Management: Develop and maintain a compliance framework, policies, and procedures. Support researchers in identifying and mitigating compliance risks across the organization. Conduct audits to assess compliance effectiveness and recommend improvements. Manage MCRI/VCGS's insurance program, including policy procurement, claims management, and training. Oversee the performance and development of the Compliance and Insurance Analysts. Legal Role: Review and negotiate legal agreements (e.g., CDAs, MTAs, collaboration and clinical trial agreements). Provide timely legal advice across the organization, from senior management to researchers. Facilitate the strategic goals of MCRI and VCGS while managing legal risks. Assist with IP capture, industry collaboration agreements, and manage external legal relationships. Lead legal education initiatives and ensure strong collaboration with the RCH legal team. Selection Criteria: Qualified lawyer (8+ PQE) with significant commercial law experience. Proven ability in developing and delivering compliance and insurance programs. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships at all levels. Experience mentoring junior team members and working independently. Beneficial: Previous experience in-house or with compliance strategy development. Familiarity with the healthcare, research, or university sector. Scientific qualifications are highly regarded. 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. 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. Applications close: Friday 7 March 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time #J-18808-Ljbffr