Legal Counsel

Company Description

Montu is one of Australia's leading health tech businesses and a leader in alternative health services. With operations in Australia and Europe, we take a technology-first approach to reshaping the landscape for suppliers, practitioners, pharmacies and patients. Montu operates a fully integrated, end-to-end ecosystem of healthcare companies that touches every part of the alternative health experience, from patient care through to pharmacy dispensing, clinical education, product development, wholesale distribution and more. Our brands include Alternaleaf, UMeds, Leafio and Saged. Recognised by the Deloitte Tech Fast 50 as the fastest growing tech company in Australia for two years running – with revenue growth of over 26,000% and 9,000% – Montu is now the largest business of its kind outside North America.

This role is an Australia-based, fully work-from-home position, with access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Job Description

Utilising a solid understanding of procurement practices, export / import controls and new market expansion, the Legal Counsel will contribute to Montu’s continued growth and success with a focus on commercial contracting, and advertising in support of wholesale, procurement, and partnerships across Australia and international markets.

In conjunction with the legal team the role will work on a variety of innovative legal issues across the company leveraging expertise, good judgement, and strong business sense to assess and mitigate legal risk while finalising contracts at a fast pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements with vendors, customers, and partners for the purchase and distribution of regulated therapeutic goods, including intercompany transactions. 
• Respond promptly to legal questions and requests from various stakeholders in the business.
• Keep current on relevant industry standards, laws, and regulations, including import / export regulations for therapeutic goods and healthcare services regulatory requirements. 
• Assist with corporate regulatory requirements including company secretary work.
• Establish templates and training modules to support the business to continue to grow at pace.
• Suggest and assist in implementing improvements to existing processes and enablement resources.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practise in Australia with a minimum of 4-6+ years PQE. 
• Hands-on experience reviewing and negotiating a variety of contracts within a fast-paced company.
• Strong contract drafting skills. 
• Propensity to roll up your sleeves, learn the business and proactively identify and analyse opportunities and risks as well as pragmatic mitigations to address them
• Is comfortable participating in cross-functional and internationally distributed teams.
• Must have a high degree of capability in Legal advisory, Risk management, Commercial negotiations, Stakeholder collaboration

Additional Information

You’ll be joining a highly motivated, agile team where your ideas and work will directly influence the direction and progress of an expanding global company in a hyper-growth phase. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and driven culture and offer opportunities for advancement to high achievers.Other benefits include:

• Gaining access to SAGED courses and more through the Greenhouse learning platform, fostering continuous growth and development.
• Enjoying discounts with over 450 retailers through our Reward and Recognition platform.
• The freedom of a full-time, work-from-home role.
• Access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and select regional cities.
• Mental health support through our wellbeing platform, Unmind.
• A private health insurance discount through Medibank.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Swag kits to celebrate key milestones in your journey with us.
• Enhance your home office with our work from home equipment allowance benefit.
• Being part of one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia, improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients.

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