Senior Legal Advisor

5 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia Burgess Paluch Full time

In-House Counsel Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to join our team in Adelaide, working on significant projects across infrastructure and resources.

About the Business

Our client is a leading corporate with a focus on heavy industry, offering unique solutions across Australia. With a passion for innovation, quality service, and reliability, this well-established business has continued to adapt and grow.

The In-House Counsel Role

This key role will provide adept and commercially focused legal advice, dealing directly with the business and being mentored as required. You will be involved in commercial activities including contract drafting and amendment, procurement, negotiations, bespoke legal advice, dispute management strategies, briefing external counsel, and reporting to senior management on contractual risks and mitigation strategies.

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have completed at least 3 years of PQE in a commercial law firm or in-house company. You will be smart, commercially minded, and good with people, with a good eye for detail and ability to negotiate contract terms with confidence. Superior interpersonal skills, a passion for providing quality advice, and an interest in being part of a business working on significant projects are essential.

Compensation and Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary of AU$120,000 - AU$180,000 per annum, plus a generous bonus scheme. Our business supports a positive and collegiate culture, with reasonable expectations around hours and flexibility.



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