Contracts - Principal Lawyer
- Provide strategic legal advice on commercial contracts, particularly construction and technology agreements.
- Draft, develop, negotiate and manage contracts, including tender recommendations and resolution of contractual disputes or claims.
- Advise on regulatory, land assembly and other legal issues arising in projects.
Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.
About the role:
We have a fantastic fixed-term opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel – Contracts Lawyer to develop and provide advice on a range of contract types, predominantly for construction and technology contracts. This role is based in Leederville and will report to the Manager - Commercial Support.
Who are we?
When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state. If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home up to 2 days per week, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours.
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
What the role will involve
- Provides strategic direction and advice on the use and operation of relationship contracts wherever they may be required throughout the business
- Provide legal advice and opinions on contractual issues that arise either in the planning, creation, negotiation or delivery of the agreement
- Resolves commercial and contractual issues arising during the assessment and evaluation process
- Prepares recommendations for acceptance of quotations and tenders, or works with others to prepare such recommendations as the circumstances may require, and obtains approval of recommendations
- Develops negotiation strategies for contracts and leads the negotiations
- Advise on contractual disputes or claims that arise, including attending negotiations and drafting the required settlement deed.
- Provide legal advice on regulatory issues, land assembly or other project related issues that may arise in the carrying out of a project
Key skills and experience
- Legal Practitioner admitted to practice in Western Australia
- Extensive experience in drafting, development, negotiation and management of contracts for goods, works and services, technology contracts (software licences), particularly in engineering and construction works including in developing contracts based on Standards Australia General Conditions of Contract with particular reference to AS 4000 series.
- Detailed knowledge of contract and commercial law and proficient in contract management
- Sound working knowledge of the procurement policies and procedures employed by large Corporations and business computer systems used to support the procurement function
- Demonstrated knowledge of the statutes and legal principles material to commercial activities of the State and its instrumentalities.
Sound like a match? Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close on 18 November 2026
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.
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