Junior Contract Manager

Job title : Junior Contract Manager
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Adam Kumaraswamy
Contact email : akumaraswamy@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 987654AVC
If you are junior to mid level contract manager who is looking for a role which not only has a heavy contracts focus but also has some additional general commercial work then this is a role you will need to consider. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal you will be involved in:
  • Reviewing, amending and assisting Commercial Managers in negotiating agreements with clients and subcontractors
  • Acting as the primary contact for Commercial Managers and fee earners on contractual risk issues in client terms of engagement, privacy law issues, insurance details and the provision of company information to clients including for the purposes of tender responses;
  • Assisting the Head of Legal in establishing Master Service Agreements with key clients including the review, amendment and negotiation of such agreements;
  • Reviewing, amending and negotiating agreements with third party service providers and suppliers including property leases, software licensing arrangements and technology product development;
  • Assisting the Head of Legal with the oversight of organizational responses, policy, procedures, training and any other activities associated with ensuring the organization is in compliance with designated regulatory regimes and associated risk mitigation. 
  • Establishing and administering a central register of agreements for sub-consultant engagements on client related matters
  • Providing training to internal stakeholders on contracting issues 
  • Advising on commercial law, intellectual property protection (including for data analysis products) and insurance issues;
To be considered for this role you must have at least 2 years of contract management experience. Excellent communication and analytical skills and you will also have the ability to pick up on areas you aren't familiar with relatively quickly.

For a confidential discussion please contact

Adam Kumaraswamy
e: akumaraswamy@sharpandcarter.com.au
m: 0414 223 338