Senior legal counsel

Senior Legal Counsel:

• Initial 6 months contract with chance of extension
• AU PR/Citizen is a must
• Based in Perth

About The Role:

We are seeking Senior Legal Counsel to manage outsources provision of legal advice and provide expert advice in contract interpretation, negotiation, drafting, and preparation.

Key requirements:

• 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:

• A degree in law and admitted to legal practice in Western Australia.
  • Substantial experience in the provision of in-house legal counsel (public or private).
  • 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.

How To Apply:
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To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Priyanka Shah on 08 61511705 or email: pshah@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.