At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial and legal functions, negotiate contracts, and manage risks across international projects.
- Company: ECG Engineering, a global leader in engineering consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Gain ownership and influence in a growing role with visibility across major projects.
- Other info: Join a team with over 30 years of expertise and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of commercial and legal operations in a dynamic international environment.
- Qualifications: Law degree, 5+ years in commercial law, and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
ECG Engineering is a leading international engineering consultancy delivering design and project delivery services across the mining, utilities, materials handling and industrial sectors. With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Toronto, Vancouver, Manila, Dar es Salaam and Cape Town, our teams support complex projects from early studies through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover. Built on deep technical expertise, long-standing client relationships and senior professionals who have worked together for more than 30 years, ECG continues to grow across its international markets.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Manager Commercial & Legal to lead ECG’s commercial and legal function across our international operations. This is a business-facing role with direct exposure to senior leaders, project teams, finance and operations. You will be involved early in the decisions that matter, helping ECG negotiate strong commercial outcomes, manage contractual risk and navigate complex claims, disputes and strategic opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the review, drafting and negotiation of client, supplier, subcontractor and other commercial agreements
- Advise on contract structures, pricing, liabilities, indemnities, insurance, variations, claims and dispute resolution
- Partner with project, operational, finance and executive teams to identify commercial and legal risks early
- Review material tender terms, qualifications and commercial proposals and provide clear recommendations before submission
- Lead significant commercial negotiations and coordinate ECG’s response to material claims and disputes
- Support contract handover so project teams understand key obligations, milestones, notice requirements and commercial risks
- Advise on acquisitions, partnerships and strategic transactions, including due diligence, transaction documents and external legal support
What You’ll Bring
- A Law Degree and admission to practise
- A current practising certificate where required
- At least five years of post-admission experience in commercial law, including drafting and negotiating complex contracts
- Commercial experience within engineering, construction, resources or project delivery
- Strong capability across contract risk, claims, disputes and commercial negotiations
- Experience advising senior operational and business leaders and managing external legal advisers
- Practical commercial judgement and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear business advice
Why Join ECG?
Work at the centre of an international engineering business, with visibility across projects, tenders, negotiations and strategic decisions. For someone who wants ownership, influence and the opportunity to shape a growing commercial and legal function, ECG offers a broad and genuinely business-integrated role.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply via link below, or call Mike Wylie on 0417 975 964 for a confidential conversation on the role. You MUST be in Australia to be considered for this role.
Global Commercial & Legal Lead in Perth employer: ECG Engineering Pty Ltd
ECG Engineering is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the mining sector. Located in Perth, employees benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises professional growth through diverse project opportunities across Africa, while enjoying competitive remuneration and a commitment to work-life balance.
