Senior Associate, Commercial Law (Perth)

Senior Associate, Commercial Law (Perth)

11 Sep
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Business Law WA powered by CCIWA
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Perth

11 Sep

Business Law WA powered by CCIWA

Perth

About the Role

Business Law WA Pty Limited (BLWA), is an incorporated legal practice owned by the Chamber of Commerce Western Australia (CCIWA), committed to providing practical, strategic and proactive legal advice to businesses across WA.

The role will have you working within our Commercial Law team, reporting to the Legal Director, and contribute to the continued growth of BLWA’s commercial legal practice. The role involves delivering expert commercial legal services, developing strong professional relationships with our existing and expanding client base and mentoring junior lawyers.

This is a part-time (0.6 FTE), permanent position based in the Perth CBD office.

Key responsibilities include:

The successful candidate will

- Manage complex legal issues and provide practical legal solutions to our clients;
- Meet individual and business unit financial targets;
- Maintain an active client base and develop a strong pipeline of work
- Participate in business development activities including regularly attending networking functions and preparation of high-quality presentations or articles to existing and prospective clients
- Support, coach, and mentor junior team members in technical matters while fostering a supportive and respectful team environment
- Collaborating with colleagues across CCIWA’s Business Units, particularly International Trade and the Construction Services team
- Demonstrate a commitment to a safety focused culture and promotion of a safe workplace

About You

BLWA is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer who wishes to progress towards a leadership role and contribute to the growth of its commercial legal practice.

The successful candidate will demonstrate solid commercial acumen, a collaborative approach and a commitment to supporting Western Australian businesses. They will be capable of managing complex legal issues and delivering clear, practical and commercially effective solutions.

You will have

- Tertiary qualification in Law;
- At least five years post admission experience,



including substantive experience practising commercial lawyer gained in private practice, in-house or a comparable advisory environment;
- demonstrated experience advising on, and drafting, commercial contracts, business transactions, corporate governance and general commercial matters;
- Strong knowledge of commercial and corporate transactions, with demonstrated experience across areas including: business and trust structuring, business sales and purchases; Corporations Law and Australian Consumer Law, strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills, and advising on general legal compliance, Corporations Act, Privacy Act and other regulatory matters
- Strong commercial drafting and problem solving;
- Experience preparing, reviewing and interpreting contractual documentation and related legal advice;
- Ability interpret legislation, regulation, and rules accurately;
- Previous experience supervising junior lawyers and reviewing their legal work;
- Proven ability to understand clients’ commercial objectives and provide practical legal solutions; strong leadership and mentoring capabilities; A hands-on approach as client focused legal practitioner;
- An ability to understand clients’ commercial needs and provide practical solutions;
- Ability to work autonomously with a strong work ethic;
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, Current practicing certificate, Drivers Licence and National Police Clearance

BLWA Culture and Benefits

BLWA’s high performing team is diverse talented, supportive, and inclusive.



BLWA is committed to supporting employees’ professional development and ensuring they have the skills and capabilities required to succeed both within BLWA and throughout their careers.

BLWA strives to be curious, contemporary, impactful, and respectful. Its recruitment process seeks candidates who demonstrate these values, as well as the skills and experience required for the role.

BLWA welcomes change and diversity, recognising that they strengthen organisational values and promote the innovation and contemporary thinking required of Western Australia’s peak industry body.

Employee benefits include

- A variety of working and leave options, including a Flexible Working Policy, Paid Parental Leave and 3 day paid Rest and Relaxation leave between Christmas and New Year
- Excellent building facilities
- Access to free and confidential counselling for employees and their immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
- Active Social Club and Charity Initiative

Find out more about our fantastic culture here https://cciwa.com/about-us/join-our-team/

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CCIWA is proud to be an Inclusive Employer for 2025-26 with Diversity Council Australia.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to apply For your application to be considered, you should include:

- A cover letter
- Current CV

Applications close COB Friday, 9th October 2026 and short-listing for this position will commence immediately. The vacancy may close earlier than stated should we shortlist a suitable candidate. To apply, click on “Apply Now” icon on Seek or apply directly through our website https://cciwa.com/about-us/join-our-team/.

If you have any further questions, please contact the People Team at [email protected]

Business Law WA Pty Limited (BLWA) acknowledges the traditional custodians of Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past and present.

📌 Senior Associate, Commercial Law (Perth)
🏢 Business Law WA powered by CCIWA
📍 Perth

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