In-house Counsel - Progressive Software Company
Due to continued growth our client a software company working with tier‑one clients, has an opportunity in their team for a commercial In‑house Counsel with a passion for tech and smart business, and who will be a contributing member of the senior leadership team.
This hands‑on, strategic position will see you work closely with stakeholders across the business, and play a key role in embedding legal excellence across the organisation.
Responsibilities
* Leading commercial contract negotiations with tier‑one clients and key vendors
* Drafting and reviewing client agreements, vendor contracts, and standard terms
* Providing pragmatic legal advice across the business
* Collaboration with sales, procurement, and finance to support business outcomes
* Contributing to strategic legal decisions as part of the senior leadership team
Qualifications
We would like to speak to lawyers with 5‑15+ years' PAE in commercial law, ideally with experience in tech and/or SaaS.
You'll bring sharp contract negotiation and drafting skills, a legal operations mindset, and a proactive, solutions‑driven approach.
Experience with legal tech platforms, IP, data privacy, or software licensing is a bonus.
This full‑time role offers the flexibility to be completed over 4 days per week for senior lawyers with the right depth of experience and capability.
What's on offer
* Strategic seat at the table as part of the senior leadership team
* Work on complex, high value commercial work
* Opportunity to balance lifestyle and career
Contact
For more information on this role or to confidentially discuss the opportunities currently available in the Perth legal market, please contact:
Siemone Neutgens, Director of KBE Legal Talent and Lawmee, has over 25 years of recruitment experience across Australia and New Zealand. Siemone specialises in placing lawyers in permanent and on‑demand roles, from Senior Associate/Special Counsel to Legal Counsel and General Counsel positions.
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