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Senior Legal Counsel (Privacy)

Vic, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-25 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead legal adviser on privacy, data protection, and AI governance for a medical research institute, acting as Privacy and Data Protection Officer.

Role type

Senior in-house legal counsel (privacy & data protection)

Builds

Privacy and AI governance policies, frameworks, and best-practice guidance for health and genomic research.

Domain

Health research, genomics, and data governance

Required skills

Privacy and data protection law expertise, AI governance knowledge, data sharing agreement drafting, consent framework development, cross-border data transfer compliance, breach response planning

Preferred skills

Experience with emerging technology regulation, stakeholder engagement

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Provide expert legal advice on privacy and health information laws; Navigate privacy and AI governance programs; Advise on AI and machine learning implications; Support human research and genomic data initiatives; Provide guidance on data collection and cross-border transfers

Seniority

Senior, experienced in-house legal professional