Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel – Build our Australian Legal Function (Part-Time / Flexible) 

Altera Digital Health Adelaide or Melbourne

Altera Digital Health is a leading global healthcare IT provider and a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc (CSI). Constellation Software, a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange is renowned for acquiring and managing vertical market software businesses.

At Altera, we foster a unique culture rooted in our core values—our unwavering commitment to respect, discipline, innovation and transparency guides every action we take. We have a range of clients across APAC using our own solutions such as our electronic health record (EHR) platform Sunrise™ as well as several third-party solutions we proudly resell into the region. 

Our solutions are designed to help our clients improve performance and better leverage their software to create a more connected, efficient, and effective healthcare system.

A legal role without the 60-hour weeks.

We're looking for a commercial lawyer to build our legal function in Australia from the ground up. You'll be the go-to legal brain for the entire region, a key advisor to our leadership, and the driving force behind our most important deals.

The difference? We know you have a life. This role is designed to be part-time (think 2-3 days a week) because we care about your output, not your hours.

This isn't a back-office job. It's a front-row seat to the future of Australian healthcare technology. You're not just managing risk; you're actively shaping our growth, finding creative ways to get to 'yes', and building the legal playbook that will define our success here.

What you'll actually be doing:

• You'll run complex SaaS, software, and partnership negotiations with major health providers from start to finish.
• Our leadership team will rely on your clear, practical advice on everything from privacy and data security to new market entry.
• This is your canvas. You'll create and refine the legal templates, processes, and culture that will scale with us for years to come.

Who we're looking for:

• You're an Australian-qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate and a strong background in corporate and commercial law (from a great firm or in-house team).
• You're famously commercial. You understand that the law is a tool to achieve business goals, not a barrier. Experience in tech (especially SaaS) or health is a huge plus.
• You love autonomy. The idea of being the sole legal expert for a fast-growing region excites you. You're a self-starter who just gets things done.

Why you should talk to us:

• Real Flexibility: This is a part-time role because we trust you to deliver. Whether it's 2/3 days a week or adjusted hours, we'll build a structure that works for you.
• See Your Impact Daily: Forget abstract advice. Your work directly enables the technology that improves patient care in hospitals across the country. You'll see the results.
• Build It, Then Lead It: As the lawyer on the ground, you're not just building a function; you're building your future. The path to a senior leadership role in the region starts here.

Ready for a role that fits your ambition and your life?

If you're ready for a challenge with genuine ownership and impact, let's talk.

Apply now or get in touch with Clodagh McKeefry at Clodagh.mckeefry@alterahealth.com for a confidential chat.

Altera acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters throughout Australia on which we work and live. We honour their enduring connection to country, culture and community and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.