Highlights

- Specialized electrical consultancy, global projects
- Workplace with winning culture
- Strategic role Commercial & Legal in mining / energy

Position summary We are seeking an experienced Manager Commercial & Legal to lead ECG’s commercial and legal function across our international operations.

This is a business-facing role with direct exposure to senior leaders, project teams, finance and operations.

You will be involved early in the decisions that matter, helping ECG negotiate strong commercial outcomes, manage contractual risk and navigate complex claims, disputes and strategic opportunities.

About the company

ECG Engineering are leaders in the Electrical Engineering space, delivering design and project delivery services to the Mining, Utilities, Materials Handling and Industrial sectors with extensive and proven capabilities in Australia, and around the world.

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Toronto, Vancouver, Manila & Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania & Cape Town, ECG have the capability to design and deliver on complex projects, from early study work to commissioning and handover, drawing on the expertise of senior ECG personnel who have worked together for 30 + years.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the review, drafting and negotiation of client, supplier, subcontractor and other commercial agreements
- Advise on contract structures, pricing, liabilities, indemnities, insurance, variations, claims and dispute resolution
- Partner with project, operational, finance and executive teams to identify commercial and legal risks early
- Review material tender terms, qualifications and commercial proposals and provide clear recommendations before submission




- Lead significant commercial negotiations and coordinate ECG’s response to material claims and disputes
- Support contract handover so project teams understand key obligations, milestones, notice requirements and commercial risks
- Advise on acquisitions, partnerships and strategic transactions, including due diligence, transaction documents and external legal support

About the candidate

What You’ll Bring

- Admitted as a lawyer in Australia, and holding, or eligible to hold, a current Australian practising certificate.
- A current practising certificate where required
- At least five years of post-admission experience in commercial law, including drafting and negotiating complex contracts
- Commercial experience within engineering, construction, resources or project delivery
- Robust capability across contract risk, claims, disputes and commercial negotiations
- Experience advising senior operational and business leaders and managing external legal advisers
- Practical commercial judgement and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear business advice

Benefits and perks Why Join ECG?

Work at the centre of an international engineering business, with visibility across projects, tenders, negotiations and strategic decisions.

For someone who wants ownership, influence and the opportunity to shape a growing commercial and legal function, ECG offers a broad and genuinely business-integrated role.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply via link below, orcall Mike Wylie on [0417 975 964](tel:0417 975 964) for a confidential conversation on the role.

You MUST be in Australia to be considered for this role.

📌 Manager Commercial & Legal, Perth.
🏢 Ecg Engineering
📍 Perth