Share this job:

• Lead commercial legal matters with some exposure to litigation and governance.
• Provide strategic advice, contract reviews, and compliance support.
• Opportunity to develop company secretarial skills with training and support

About the Role

A leading organisation in the financial services industry is seeking a commercially minded and experienced Senior Legal Officer (Commercial) to join its legal and governance function based in Port Moresby.

This key role supports the organisation across a broad range of commercial legal matters, with some exposure to litigation and governance work. While company secretarial experience is an advantage, it is not essential, as training and external support are available. The Senior Legal Officer will work closely with the executive team, providing commercial legal advice, contract reviews, supporting compliance, and assisting in governance responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and strategic legal advice on commercial matters, with some involvement in litigation support.
• Review and negotiate contracts, ensuring legal risks are effectively managed.
• Support governance processes, including Board and Shareholder meetings, preparation of papers, and maintaining legal registers.
• Assist in implementing Board decisions and ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
• Collaborate with external counsel as required on specialist or litigation matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law with 5+ years’ experience within a corporate or commercial environment.
• Solid experience in commercial law, with some exposure to litigation.
• Strong contract review and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks; company secretarial experience is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to work across teams and influence stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail, integrity, and professionalism.

About You

You are a proactive and solutions-focused legal professional with a strong commercial mindset. You are adaptable, collaborative, and confident in providing pragmatic advice that supports the organisation’s strategic and operational objectives. A willingness to learn and further develop company secretarial expertise will be highly regarded.


How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#24633" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.