Advise DEED as a Senior Legal Adviser, guiding complex legal negotiations and sensitive matters across Western Australia’s energy and economic department.

DEED’s Legal Services division seeks a senior legal professional for an 18-month full-time fixed-term appointment, with possible extension or permanency. The work involves high-level counsel, stakeholder liaison, negotiations, and contributions to policies, standards, and strategies. Understanding legislative processes and commercial or contract law is important.

Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-level legal advice and leadership

Handle complex and sensitive legal matters

Negotiate legal matters on behalf of DEED

Maintain liaison with key internal stakeholders

Contribute to policy, standards, and strategy formulation

Requirements: Strong legal background and relevant qualified experience

Knowledge of legislative processes

History of providing in-house legal counsel

Commercial or contract law experience

Capacity to meet leadership behaviour expectations

Use your legal judgement, negotiation capability, and policy expertise to support DEED’s departmental priorities and stakeholders.

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