Principal – Commercial & Contract Advisory

About the role

Water Corporation is seeking a senior legal and commercial professional to lead its Operations Contracts team as Principal – Commercial & Contract Advisory. The role provides high‑level advisory support on some of Western Australia’s most complex, high‑value contracts, including desalination alliances, joint ventures and long‑term infrastructure agreements.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver expert commercial and legal advice on complex, high‑risk contractual matters.
• Lead and support resolution of major disputes, claims and negotiations.
• Advise on contract strategy, risk allocation and commercial positioning.
• Influence senior stakeholders and shape decision‑making on contractual issues.
• Provide independent assurance on contract performance and risk exposure.
• Act as subject‑matter expert across the contract portfolio and mentor team members.

Required profile

• Degree in Law or Contract Management.
• Current or previous admission to legal practice, preferably with utilities experience.
• Extensive experience in commercial, legal or contract advisory roles within complex contract environments such as alliances, joint ventures, PPPs or large infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to advise on high‑value, high‑risk contracts and influence senior leadership.
• Strong commercial judgement and capability to operate in ambiguous environments.

Required skills

• Legal practice admission.
• Contract negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Risk assessment and allocation.
• Strategic commercial advisory.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements with options to work from home.
• Two well‑being days per year.
• Pro‑rated long service leave after three years.
• Co‑contribution superannuation scheme with 12% employer contribution plus an additional 2% when salary‑sacrificed.
• Ability to purchase up to 12 weeks of additional leave or work a reduced salary for a sabbatical year.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to five days.