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Commercial Lead - Qualified Lawyer 10-15 years PQE - Perth

Perth Temporary Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Commercial Lead will provide strategic commercial, contractual, and legal leadership across major oil & gas projects. With 10-15 years post-qualification experience, you will act as the key commercial advisor to project leaders, ensuring robust risk mitigation, contractual clarity, and efficient commercial execution. The role is based in Perth. This temporary role will involve overseeing legal and commercial activities.
  • Qualified Lawyer - Commercial Lead
  • Qualified Lawyer - Immediate start - Perth

About Our Client

The employer is a reputable entity within the Oil and Gas sector.

Job Description

Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial & Contract Leadership

  • Lead end-to-end commercial oversight of major oil & gas projects, from tender phase through execution and close-out.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex EPCM, EPC, and lump-sum contracts.
  • Ensure contract compliance and proactively identify, communicate, and manage commercial and legal risks.
  • Support development of commercial strategies that drive value, minimise exposure, and support successful project outcomes.



Project Support

  • Partner closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, and functional leads to ensure commercial risk is understood and managed.
  • Provide rapid, accurate commercial and legal advice in fast-moving project environments.
  • Lead claim preparation, variation strategy, dispute avoidance, and settlement negotiations where required.
  • Guide project teams on contract administration, obligations, milestones, and performance requirements.



Stakeholder Management

  • Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Support senior leadership on commercial governance, approvals, and reporting.
  • Represent the organisation in high-stake negotiations and commercial discussions.



Risk & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with internal governance processes and regulatory requirements.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial frameworks, templates, and processes.
  • Conduct commercial risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies for new opportunities or emerging issues.



The Successful Applicant

Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualified lawyer with 10-15 years PQE, preferably with experience in top-tier private practice and/or in-house commercial roles.
  • Strong background in the resources sector, ideally oil & gas (onshore/offshore).
  • Extensive experience with EPCM, EPC, and lump-sum contracting models.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations and resolve commercial disputes.
  • Proven capability working closely with project managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Ability to respond quickly, operate under pressure, and provide clear, commercially-sound advice at pace.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and decision-making skills.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate.
  • Temporary position offering flexibility and a dynamic work environment.
  • Collaborative and professional team culture based in Perth.



If you are an experienced Commercial Lead looking for a new challenge in Perth, we encourage you to apply today. Take the next step in your career within the professional services sector

Contact
Diya Bismohun
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6885086
Phone number
+61 404 068 195

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
In-House Counsel
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Perth
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Diya Bismohun
Consultant phone
+61 404 068 195
Job Reference
JN-112025-6885086
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. PageGroup acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.