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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsAbout the RoleBusiness Law WA (BLWA) are looking for a senior lawyer to join our employment law team. In this role, you will lead the Workplace Relations legal team to ensure the development and delivery of workplace relations legal services, and that the business unit is aligned with the needs of members and the WA business community. You will ensure that a high level of customer service, member experience and other related activities which ensure the continued retention and acquisition of clients and members.This role is ideal for an established leader looking for a change from a traditional law firm to a value-based organisation, or for an experienced senior lawyer looking to take the next step in their career.This is afull-time, permanentposition that will be based in the Perth CBD office.Key responsibilities include:Hold the position of Legal Director for BLWA, responsible for compliance with legal professional requirements and supervision of legal practitioner work.Identify and drive new commercial opportunities as well as actively participate in business development to ensure the team achieves financial targetsActive business development activities, including attending networking events and preparation of high-quality presentations relevant to existing and prospective clients.Participate in the development and implementation of effective strategic and risk management plans.Collaboration with key internal stakeholders, including marketing and other legal and consulting teams to maximise commercial opportunities.Support, coach and mentor junior team members in technicalmatters while fostering a supportive and respectful team environment.Implementation of strategies to improve staff engagement levels within the legal team.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:Bachelor of Law degree and an unrestricted, current practicing certificateCompletion of approved legal practice management certificate (desirable)Demonstrated leadership and management experience including the ability to provide mentoring and leadership across a technical team.Demonstrated technical experience across the fields of Workplace Relations law.Strong commercial acumen, understanding of business development strategies and demonstrated experience in achieving team financial targets.Proven ability to form strong networks at all levels and build a repeat client base.A National Police Clearance and an unrestricted, valid Drivers LicenseAbout CCIWABLWA is an incorporated legal practice, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA), an independent, Member-based organisation that has been committed to advancing trade and commerce in WA for more than 130 years.Our vision is for WA to be the best place to live and do business. To achieve this, we listen to the needs of all our stakeholders businesses, families, consumers and the WA workforce and respond with agenda-setting policy and advocacy work.CCIWA Culture and BenefitsAt CCIWA, we are high performing, diverse people who are talented, supportive, and inclusive. We will work with you to develop your career; ensure you feel supported and have the skills and capabilities you need to succeed at CCIWA and in your whole career.We strive to becurious, contemporary, impactful,andrespectful. Throughout our recruitment process, we aim to find someone who fits our values along with the required skills needed to be successful in the role. We welcome change and diversity as it not only strengthens our values but provides innovation and contemporary thinking that is essential for us to be the peak industry body in WA.We have a range of benefits to support our employees which includes:A variety of working and leave options, including a Flexible Working Policy, Paid Parental Leave and 3 day paid Rest and Relaxation leave between Christmas and New YearExcellent office and building facilitiesAccess to free and confidential counselling for employees and their immediate family through our Employee Assistance ProgramSalary Sacrificing - CCIWA is a rebatable employerActive Social Club and Charity InitiativeFind out more about our fantastic culture hereCommitment to Diversity & InclusionCCIWA is proud to be an Inclusive Employer for 2024-25 with Diversity Council Australia.We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.How to applyFor your application to be considered, you should include:A cover letterCurrent CVApplications closeCOB Friday, 4 July 2025and short-listing for this position will commence immediately.To apply, click on Apply Now icon on Seek or apply directly through our website you have any further questions, please contact the People Team at People@cciwa.comThe Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) acknowledges the traditional custodians of Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past and present.This is an onsite position.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.CCIs vision is to make WA a world leading place to live and do business. We believe this is best achieved through the pursuit of free enterprise which guides our advocacy and professional service offerings. As your partner in business CCIs purpose is simple: To make it easier to do business.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.CCIs vision is to make WA a world leading place to live and do business. We believe this is best achieved through the pursuit of free enterprise which guides our advocacy and professional service offerings. 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