Senior legal counsel

PaxusBB ·www.paxus.com.au

Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Salary AUD 70 - 80 / hour
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
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Senior Legal Counsel:

  • Initial 6 months contract with chance of extension
  • AU PR/Citizen is a must
  • Based in Perth

About The Role:


We are seeking Senior Legal Counsel to manage outsources provision of legal advice and provide expert advice in contract interpretation, negotiation, drafting, and preparation.

Key requirements:

  • Provides leadership and direction in the legal aspects of commercial matters, including undertaking commercial negotiations.
  • Provides high level legal advice and leadership on complex and sensitive legal matters to the Minister, Director General, General Counsel, and senior executive.
  • Provides high level advice on the interpretation and application of relevant legislation.
  • Undertakes high level liaison and consultation with key stakeholders including legal profession, State Solicitors Office, senior officers on complex legal matters.
  • Contributes to the formulation of policies, standards, strategies required to ensure compliance with appropriate legal requirements.

Skills:

  • A degree in law and admitted to legal practice in Western Australia.
    • Substantial experience in the provision of in-house legal counsel (public or private).
    • Substantial knowledge and experience in commercial or contract law and statutory interpretation, including the ability to negotiate complex commercial matters and draft legal documents.
    • Sound knowledge and understanding of the parliamentary and legislative process.

How To Apply:
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To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Priyanka Shah on 08 61511705 or email: pshah@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.

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The Senior legal counsel role with PaxusBB is based in Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Senior legal counsel role pay?
PaxusBB lists the Senior legal counsel role at AUD 70–80 per hour.
Is the Senior legal counsel role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at PaxusBB.
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