Legal Counsel – Corporate and Commercial

About the role

Join the Strategy and Governance team as a Legal Counsel, providing pragmatic, risk‑based advice across corporate governance, contracts, procurement, insurance, property, privacy, data protection, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance for CEWA offices and schools.

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical corporate and commercial legal advice to support informed decisions and effective risk management.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements and deeds, and develop supporting resources.
• Advise on governance structures, delegations, regulatory requirements and legislative implications.
• Support complaint and dispute resolution, manage external counsel engagements and represent CEWA in negotiations or proceedings.
• Partner with Information Security, Risk and Insurance, and Procurement on privacy, data incidents, insurance, tenders, probity and contracting matters.
• Maintain legal professional privilege, confidentiality, accurate records and compliance with professional, ethical and regulatory obligations.

Required profile

• Law degree with admission to practice and an unrestricted legal practising certificate in Western Australia.
• Minimum four years post‑admission experience.
• Experience advising on corporate governance, contracts, procurement, regulatory compliance and commercial matters.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, building trusted stakeholder relationships.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to accuracy.
• Willingness to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of duties.

Required skills

• Corporate governance
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Procurement and commercial law
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk management

What we offer

• Salary of $153,415 plus superannuation
• Additional paid leave during Christmas and Easter office closures
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program and corporate health discounts