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Legal Counsel

Core Talent • WA, AU
4 days ago
Job description

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:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts including mining services, construction, supply, procurement and subcontract agreements
  • Providing practical advice on contractual and commercial risk
  • Supporting tendering, contract negotiations and project mobilisation
  • Working closely with commercial, operational and project teams throughout the contract lifecycle
  • Advising on contractual rights, obligations, variations and claims
  • Supporting dispute avoidance and resolution
  • Assisting with governance, compliance and broader corporate legal matters as required
  • Engaging with external legal advisers where appropriate
  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation

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:

  • Approximately 3–7 years' post-admission experience, although candidates outside this range with relevant experience are encouraged to apply
  • Experience across construction, mining, resources, engineering or major projects
  • Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation capability
  • Exposure to EPC, EPCM, construction, mining services, procurement or supply agreements would be highly regarded
  • A practical and commercially focused approach to legal advice
  • The ability to communicate effectively with both legal and non-legal stakeholders
  • An interest in working closely with operational and commercial teams rather than operating purely as a technical legal adviser

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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Legal Counsel • WA, AU