Perth Senior Legal Counsel - Contracts & Policy

Paxus Australia Pty Ltd.; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxus Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to manage outsourced provision of legal advice and provide expert guidance in contract interpretation, negotiation, drafting, and preparation.

The role involves leading commercial negotiations, advising senior executives on complex legal matters, interpreting legislation, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal requirements. Require WA legal practice admission and AU PR/Citizen status; Perth-based.

Qualifications

• A degree in law and admitted to legal practice in Western Australia.
• Substantial experience in the provision of in-house legal counsel.
• Substantial knowledge and experience in commercial or contract law and statutory interpretation, including the ability to negotiate complex commercial matters and draft legal documents.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the parliamentary and legislative process.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction in the legal aspects of commercial matters, including undertaking commercial negotiations.
• Provides high level legal advice and leadership on complex and sensitive legal matters to the Minister, Director General, General Counsel, and senior executive.
• Provides high level advice on the interpretation and application of relevant legislation.
• Undertakes high level liaison and consultation with key stakeholders including legal profession, State Solicitors Office, senior officers on complex legal matters.
• Contributes to the formulation of policies, standards, strategies required to ensure compliance with appropriate legal requirements.

Skills

In-house legal counsel

Commercial law

Contract drafting/negotiation

Statutory interpretation

Parliamentary process

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Paxus Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to manage outsourced provision of legal advice and provide expert guidance in contract interpretation, negotiation, drafting, and preparation.

The role involves leading commercial negotiations, advising senior executives on complex legal matters, interpreting legislation, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal requirements. Require WA legal practice admission and AU PR/Citizen status; Perth-based.