Role Type: 12-month Full Time Parental Leave Cover
Competitive Salary
12-month parental leave cover with meaningful, strategic work
Advise on research, clinical trials and commercial partnerships
Join a purpose-driven legal team supporting world-leading research
Use your legal expertise to help shape the future of child health at a leading research institute!
The opportunity:
Reporting to the General Counsel, you will provide commercially pragmatic legal advice, negotiate a broad range of research and commercial agreements, manage one direct report, and work closely with stakeholders across research, clinical, corporate and executive teams.
This is a varied and rewarding role offering exposure to cutting-edge research, intellectual property, clinical trials, governance and strategic partnerships.
What you’ll do
Review, draft and negotiate commercial, research and clinical trial agreements
Provide timely legal advice across research, corporate and operational matters
Support intellectual property, collaboration and commercialisation activities
Partner with stakeholders to identify and manage legal risk
Lead legal education initiatives across the Institute
Build strong relationships with external legal advisers and key stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Legal & Compliance team
What you’ll bring
Admission as an Australian Legal Practitioner with 8+ years' post-qualification experience
Strong commercial contracting and negotiation experience
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience mentoring or leading junior lawyers
A collaborative and pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving
Please view the position description here.
Any questions? Reach out to Millie McCulloch on
[email protected].
What you’ll enjoy
Broad exposure to commercial, research and healthcare law
Access a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more
Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements
Work alongside a team that’s dedicated to making a real difference
Work in a dynamic and energetic setting with our expanding team
Play a key role in advancing work at Australia’s largest child health research institute
Perk up with discounted coffee from Synapse, our vibrant onsite café
Enjoy discounted staff parking, public transport right at your doorstep, and great facilities for cyclists
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 takes 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.
Apply now!
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
[email protected]. 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: 22 July 2026
