Job Description

HHG Legal Group is continue into strengthen and expand its Commercial practice and are seeking an experienced Special Counsel to join our growing, award-winning firm.

This is an opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer to work on high-quality matters, develop trusted
client relationships and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of our team.

The Opportunity

Working closely with our Commercial Partner and Managing Director, you will provide strategic legal and commercial advice to a diverse client base including private businesses, family enterprises, agribusinesses, investors and high-net-worth individuals.

This role offers significant autonomy, direct client engagement and the opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-value matters while contributing to the continued growth and success of our Commercial practice.

Your work will include advising on:

• Complex commercial contracts, including supply, services, distribution, agency, consultancy, technology and SaaS arrangements
• Contract risk allocation, liability frameworks, indemnities, warranties and dispute avoidance strategies
• Corporate structuring, governance, compliance and business succession planning
• Shareholder agreements, constitutions, partnership arrangements and joint ventures
• Business sales, acquisitions and restructures, including due diligence, transaction management and negotiation of key transaction documents
• Competition and consumer law, regulatory compliance and risk management
• Executive employment, contractor and incentive arrangements from a commercial perspective
• General Counsel-style strategic advice to boards, business owners and senior executives
• Commercial dispute management and resolution strategies, working collaboratively with
  our litigation team where required
• You will also play an important role in mentoring junior lawyers, strengthening client relationships, identifying growth opportunities and contributing to the continued success of the practice.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Significant experience in commercial and corporate law, with a strong understanding of complex business matters
• Extensive experience advising a diverse client base across a broad range of commercial and corporate matters.
• A proven track record of advising on complex transactions and providing strategi commercially focused advice
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to deliver practical solutions for clients
• Demonstrated experience leading complex commercial matters and managing key client relationships.
• Leadership capability, with a genuine commitment to mentoring and supporting the development of others
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach that aligns with HHG's values and culture

Why Join HHG?

At HHG, we combine high-quality legal work with a genuinely supportive, collaborative and
people-focused culture.

As part of our Commercial team, you will enjoy:

• Exposure to a wide range of complex commercial matters
• Direct access to Partners and involvement in key client relationships
• A genuine opportunity to influence and contribute to the growth of the practice
• Flexibility to work across our Western Australian office locations
• Strong administrative and operational support
• A collaborative, down-to-earth and high-performing team environment

Our Benefits

• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Birthday Leave and Special Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive remuneration and performance incentives
• Structured mentoring, leadership development and CPD support
• HHG PILOT Leadership Program
• Access to HHG vehicles
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Regular firm-wide social, networking and community events
• Clear pathways for continued professional growth
• An award-winning culture built on Excellence, Trust and Care

Next Steps

This is more than a senior legal role. It is an opportunity to join a progressive, future-focused firm
where your expertise is valued, your leadership is recognized and your
contribution makes a real impact.

To apply, please click the link to apply, alternatively, please contact Jade Daws on (08) 9322 1966 for a confidential discussion.