This growing ASX 200 company is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its high-performing legal team. It is an exciting time to join and this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a business that is evolving rapidly and making bold moves in its sector. With a strong operational footprint in Australia, the company is focused on long-term sustainability, innovation, and strategic growth.
About the Opportunity
This position offers the chance to work closely with the General Counsel and a wide variety of stakeholders in a broad and influential legal position. You’ll be a trusted advisor across the business, with no two days the same, you will gain exposure to high-impact projects, build strong working relationships within the business providing advice across a wide range of commercial, corporate, operations, contractual and regulatory matters.
Some of your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the legal and commercial teams in negotiating services, procurement and construction contracts, including both variations from the company's standard templates and amendments to supplier terms;
- Assisting with the strengthening of the company's contract templates and contracting processes;
- Supporting the negotiation of agreements with third parties, including mining access agreements and licences; and
- Assisting with corporate matters, including ASX announcements and governance activities.
About You This position would suit a lawyer with 5-8 years PAE, ideally gained across both private practice and in-house with a background in either the mining, resources, construction or engineering sectors.
You’ll also bring:
- A cooperative mindset and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences.
- Strong judgment, critical thinking, and a pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving.
- Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
What’s on Offer
- Become a trusted advisor across the business.
- Performance-based bonus structure.
- Additional benefits including salary sacrificing, health and wellbeing benefits and continue education support.
For more information or a confidential chat about this role, reach out to Siemone Neutgens.
Siemone Neutgens
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Siemone Neutgens, Director of KBE Legal Talent and Lawmee, has over 25 years of recruitment experience across Australia and New Zealand. Siemone specialises in placing lawyers in permanent and on-demand roles, from Senior Associate/Special Counsel to Legal Counsel and General Counsel positions.
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📌 Legal Counsel (Perth)
🏢 KBE Legal Talent
📍 Perth