Head of Legal

Hunter Manning Exclusive Search - Head Of Legal Hunter Manning has been exclusively engaged by a PE backed Perth business to appoint a

Head of Legal

into a newly elevated leadership role. This is a rare opportunity for a senior in-house lawyer to

transform an established legal function into a modern, commercially embedded capability

that actively enables growth, improves deal velocity, and protects enterprise value.

The Opportunity

Senior legal leadership role with genuine influence at executive level

Mandate to uplift and modernise the legal function across a global business

Balance commercial enablement with risk and governance in a high-growth environment

Lead and develop an in-house legal team while remaining hands‑on

Exposure to strategic initiatives including M&A, partnerships, and future exit readiness

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Leadership & Function Transformation

Commercial Contracting & Revenue Enablement

Legal Operations & Process Optimisation

Risk, Compliance & Governance

Strategic Projects, M&A & Corporate Support

External Counsel & Cost Management

Ideal Skills & Experience

Australia‑qualified solicitor

Significant post‑qualification experience (circa 10+ years)

Proven experience improving or transforming legal processes and contracting frameworks

Deep understanding of revenue‑generating sales environments

Experience in private equity‑backed or high‑growth businesses

Exposure to global, multi‑jurisdiction operations

M&A and integration experience

Experience implementing legal operations or contract lifecycle tools

Why Consider This Role

Executive visibility and influence

Genuine opportunity to shape and scale a legal function

Exposure to global operations and strategic transactions

High‑impact role in a commercially driven leadership team

Long‑term career opportunity in a growth business

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