About Us

Leichhardt is an independent, Australian-owned solar salt project headquartered in Perth with operations in northern Western Australia. Our sites include the Lake MacLeod operations near Carnarvon and the Eramurra Project, 55km outside Karratha.

Our mission is to create successful solar salt projects that are respected by our internal stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate. With a social responsibility and sustainability focus, Leichhardt is driving innovation in the Australian salt landscape with a world class hi-spec, low-cost solar salt.

Lake MacLeod also produces approximately 1Mtpa of gypsum, predominantly exported to the Asia-Pacific region. Our gypsum operation includes excavation and water leaching to produce a plasterboard and cement grade product.

We value diversity, openness, and collaboration. We like to empower our people so they can make meaningful contributions and be impactful. If you have shared values and appreciate a work environment that supports your growth, come and join us on an exciting journey.

About the Role

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to work closely with the General Counsel and Finance team to support the business across a broad range of commercial, procurement and operational matters. This is a hands-on role where you will review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders and help manage contractual and legal risk across the business.

Working in our Subiaco office, this role offers exposure to procurement, operations, projects and corporate activities, making it an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to further develop their in-house commercial experience within the resources sector.

Key Responsibilities

- Draft, review, negotiate and administer a broad range of commercial agreements including procurement, supply, service and project contracts
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support procurement and commercial activities from contract development through to execution




- Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice on contractual rights, obligations and risk allocation
- Assist with the development and maintenance of contract templates, policies and procedures
- Support compliance initiatives and governance requirements across the business
- Liaise with external legal advisers where required
- Assist with legal matters relating to mining, native title, heritage, environmental, employment, property and corporate law as they arise
- Contribute to the identification and management of legal and commercial risks

A full position description will be provided at the interview. What We Are Looking For To be considered for the role, you will have the following qualifications, skills, attributes and experience:

- Tertiary qualification in Law
- Current Australian practising certificate
- 4-6 years post admission experience in a law firm, or similar in-house role
- Robust contract drafting, commercial acumen and a solution-focused approach
- Ability to think commercially and propose practical solutions to manage or mitigate risks

It will also be highly regarded if you have:
- Experience in mining and resources sector
- Experience in procurement and commercial functions

Why Join Us

- An opportunity to contribute to a growing, respected WA-based mining company with a robust safety and team culture.
- Competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities.
- Exposure to both corporate and site-based operations.

We are excited about growing the Leichhardt team, we have a great team culture where we all look after each other. If this sounds like a journey you would like to be a part of, we would love to hear from you.

Eligibility

All applicants must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to meet our Australian national police check requirements.

If you are a suitable candidate for this position, please click the Apply Now button and submit your application.

Shortlisting and recruitment of this role will commence immediately. We are not accepting agency candidates at this time.

📌 Legal Counsel (Perth)
🏢 Leichhardt
📍 Perth