In-House Counsel

We currently have a strong pipeline of secondment and permanent roles available across a broad range of sectors. Each of our roles offer serious flexibility - with options for part-time, full-time, remote and hybrid work.

We would love to connect with in-house and private practice lawyers who are considering their next move.

About You

If you are a career paralegal or lawyer with 5 + PQE, available with reasonable notice and any of the below describes your experience, please get in touch for a confidential chat.

• There is strong demand for lawyers with front- end and transactional skill sets, ideally coming from front-end practice group at reputable firms.

• Lawyers with previous in-house experience within construction, infrastructure, energy or mining sectors.

• If you have strong front-end drafting skills and experience working on general commercial, property, procurement, resources, infrastructure, construction or corporate matters.

• We also have had several roles requiring litigation, native title, State Agreements, land access and tenure experience.

What is on Offer

• Our experienced team are currently working on a range of permanent roles and fixed term legal secondment opportunities for a range of clients (ASX-listed, Private, Government, Not-for-Profit).

• We have a range of in-house, commercial, private-practice and executive roles (with plenty more in the pipeline).

• If you are looking to move in-house or build your in-house career, we work with top-tier organisations across a broad range of sectors (majority within energy, resources and mining) and often have exclusivity on these roles.

• For private practice lawyers looking to move firms or step up into a senior role, we are well connected with top tier firms, as well as established mid-tier and boutique firms and currently working on several roles within Perth firms.

We have a deep and genuine understanding of the Perth legal market and are well positioned to advise on salary brackets and remuneration packages, working to get you the best salary within the market.

About Us

At Counsel Connect, we specialise in providing exceptional secondment and permanent recruitment solutions across Legal, Executive, and HR functions. As a proudly Western Australian business, we are deeply rooted in the local market and led by the State’s most experienced team. Our understanding of WA’s corporate, resources, government, and professional services sectors allows us to deliver flexible, tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of both corporate clients and private practice firms.

If you are interested in exploring opportunities or would like to have a discussion about the Perth legal market, please get in touch. We would be delighted to have a confidential discussion about how we can support your next career move.