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 include:
* 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
We would like to speak tolawyers 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
For more information on this role or to confidentially discuss the opportunities currently available in the Perth legal market, please contact:
Siemone Neutgens
Director
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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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