Legal Counsel - Perth, WA | Permanent | Commercial & Projects Focus
An opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join a leading Australian organisation operating across the mining and resources sector.
Working as part of an established legal function this role will partner closely with commercial, operational and project teams - providing practical legal advice across complex contracts and major project activities.
This would particularly suit a lawyer with a background in construction, projects, mining or engineering who is looking for a hands-on in-house role with strong exposure to the commercial and operational side of the business.
The Role
You will provide legal and commercial support across a diverse portfolio of mining and project activities, including:
About You
You will be an Australian-admitted lawyer with experience gained either in-house or within a construction/projects practice.
Ideally, you will bring:
This could also be an excellent opportunity for a construction/projects lawyer currently in private practice who is considering a move in-house and wants greater exposure to commercial decision-making and project delivery.
For a confidential discussion, contact Megan McAvoy at Core Talent.
#SCR-megan-mcavoy
Consultant
megan.mcavoy@coretalent.com.au
Reference number: BH-27505
Profession:Business SupportOther
Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 13th Aug, 2026
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