Commercial Lawyer (4+ PAE) - Mining, Energy & Native Title

Commercial Lawyer (4+ PAE) - Mining, Energy & Native Title

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Perth - Western Australia

Industry:

Legal

Specialisation:

Native Title

Salary:

Contact Name:

Niithiya Kumar

Contact Email:

niithiya@practicepeople.co

Date Published:

25-Aug-2026

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Job Title & Location
Commercial Lawyer (4+ PQE) | Perth, WA

Introduction
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded lawyer with 4+ years' post-admission experience to join a specialist practice working across mining, energy, renewables and native title matters. This role offers exposure to the full lifecycle of major projects, with a strong focus on transactional, project development and commercial work.

About the Firm
Our client is a growing specialist practice advising clients across the resources, energy, infrastructure, heritage and native title sectors.

The Role

  • Advise on project development, commercial contracting and transactional matters across mining, energy, renewables and infrastructure projects.
  • Support clients on native title, heritage, mining tenure, regulatory approvals and land access matters throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage files autonomously while delivering practical, commercially focused advice and building strong client relationships.


About You

  • You will ideally have 4+ years' PAE and experience in native title, heritage, mining and resources law, including exposure to Warden's Court matters and land access issues.
  • You will bring strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills, together with the ability to manage matters independently and prioritise competing deadlines.
  • You will have a commercial mindset, enjoy client-facing work and be motivated to further develop your expertise in project development and transactional matters.


Benefits & Opportunities

  • Work on significant mining, energy and renewable energy projects from inception through to delivery.
  • Gain exposure to complex native title and heritage matters while supporting end-to-end project development work.
  • Join a specialist and growing practice offering a diverse mix of commercial, transactional and project-focused legal work on a contract basis.
  • Be part of a firm that genuinely values collaboration, professional development and a positive team culture.


How to Apply
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