Senior Legal Counsel work at DEED in Western Australia, advising on complex legal matters and negotiating commercial or contract law issues.

This fixed-term, full-time position sits within DEED’s Legal Services division. You will provide high-level legal advice and leadership on sensitive matters, drawing on in-house counsel experience, legislative process understanding, and commercial or contract law expertise. The role supports effective departmental administration and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide high-level advice on complex and sensitive legal matters
- Lead negotiations on complex legal matters for DEED
- Liaise with internal and external key stakeholders
- Contribute to departmental policies, standards, and strategies

Requirements:

- Solid legal background in an in-house environment
- Understanding of the legislative process
- Experience providing in-house legal counsel
- Experience in commercial or contract law
- Ability to demonstrate expected leadership behaviours

Bring senior legal counsel experience, commercial law knowledge, and stakeholder leadership to DEED’s Legal Services division.

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