Head of Commercial

2 weeks ago


Adelaide city centre, South Australia Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment Full time

Rare Business Opportunity in Adelaide

Are you looking to utilize your legal and commercial skills in a key role within a large and complex global business? Join a quality team and take on the challenge of managing significant contracts and projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading player in the global market, with diverse commercial interests focusing on defense, technology, and project management.

The Role

This senior commercial role, reporting to a Senior General Counsel, involves leading a team responsible for contract management and negotiation of complex contracts. You will play a vital role in driving the legal and commercial strategy of the business to a high standard. Ideal for a seasoned lawyer with strong interpersonal skills looking to step into a management position.

This role offers diverse and challenging work, including:

  • Leading a team in contract management
  • Developing and implementing the commercial strategy
  • Overseeing commercial activities and ensuring compliance
  • Managing non-project and corporate contracts
  • Maximizing profit and reducing risk through robust contracting standards
  • Handling contract-related issues and disputes
  • Assisting with negotiations and ensuring regulatory compliance

The Benefits

Our client is dedicated to creating a culture of excellence and providing employees with a supportive environment and market-leading benefits, including additional annual leave. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant projects and receive guaranteed mentoring in a collaborative team setting.

About You

If you are a commercially focused senior lawyer with experience in negotiating complex contracts and understanding the legal requirements of a multidisciplinary company, this role is for you. You should enjoy working with senior executives, supervising others, and have strong people and leadership skills to lead a high-performing commercial team.

How to Apply

To express your interest in this Adelaide-based role, please send your CV to Paul Burgess, Director at Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment.

Please note that this role is exclusively represented by Burgess Paluch.


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