Senior In-House Counsel - Commercial & Governance

Department of Energy and Economic Diversification; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DEED is seeking an experienced in-house lawyer to join Western Australia’s Department of Energy and Economic Diversification as Deputy General Counsel. You will advise the Minister, Director General, General Counsel and senior executives on complex and sensitive matters and provide strategic legal guidance.

You will head the department’s commercial legal work, negotiate complex agreements, and supervise a team of legal officers while helping set priorities and manage risk.

Qualifications

• Substantial in-house legal counsel experience, in public or private sectors.
• Strong knowledge of commercial or contract law.
• Sound judgement, analytical ability and strong negotiation skills.
• Understanding of parliamentary/legislative processes.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Minister, Director General, General Counsel and senior executives on complex and sensitive legal matters.
• Lead the legal advice on the Department’s commercial matters and negotiate complex agreements on its behalf.
• Report to the General Counsel and supervise a team of legal officers, directing their work, managing performance and supporting their development.
• Help the General Counsel set Legal Services priorities, manage risk and respond to ministerial enquiries.

Job description

DEED is seeking an experienced in-house lawyer to join Western Australia’s Department of Energy and Economic Diversification as Deputy General Counsel. You will advise the Minister, Director General, General Counsel and senior executives on complex and sensitive matters and provide strategic legal guidance.

You will head the department’s commercial legal work, negotiate complex agreements, and supervise a team of legal officers while helping set priorities and manage risk.