• Permanent role, full time hours
• Fully flexible location with hybrid arrangement available 
• Use your skills and experience to act for humanity

About Us 

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity. 

About the role 

Partner with the Humanitarian division of Red Cross to provide legal advice and assistance in all legal matters, and support complying with all laws and regulations to ensure that our humanitarian objectives are met. This position will report into the Society Secretary and General Counsel. It requires a lawyer with substantial in-house experience and who thrives on working in a dynamic environment with a diversity of legal work. A key focus will be supporting Red Cross’ transformation journey.  Experience of providing legal advice on IT matters is valued.

What you will bring 

• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent degree in law and substantial post qualified experience within corporate or NFP in-house legal practice, public service, business administration, community services or related fields
• Considerable experience from an in-house or private practice environment
• Proven ability to provide legally sound, independent, timely and practically appropriate legal advice taking account of alternative approaches and solutions
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a collaborative environment with limited direction from senior employees
• Excellent communication and an ability to build strong relationships

Why work with us?  

Work for purpose, know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. 

Red Cross respects, values and encourages diversity. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the impact we have. 

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity 

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave. 

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs. 

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options 

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses 

Further information  

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below. 

For additional enquiries, please contact Alistair Grant at [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Legal Counsel enquiry via EthicalJobs, (this email address is for queries, all applications must be completed using the links provided).

Position description: Senior Legal Counsel (pdf).

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities. 

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer.Click here to find out more. 

Job Ref #: 522927