Contract Advisor

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ashurst Full time

Job Title Contract Advisor Location Sydney Description

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Contract Advisor to join our Risk & Compliance team on a permanent basis in either Sydney or Brisbane.

Joining as the Contract Advisor, you'll work closely with a number of functions across the firm on all contract reviews and negotiations with clients. This position by its nature is a global role involving all client terms and compliance queries, it will also involve working to local regulatory requirements as required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join our global Risk & Compliance function who are commercially minded and focus on adding value to the business as well as the clients, this is demonstrated through the digital product and advisory offerings designed and maintained by the function to benefit our clients.

There are three key responsibility pillars to the role, you can read more about these in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

Please note, this role is internally referred to as Client Commitments Advisor.

About you:

The successful candidate will have;

  • Experience in the review and negotiation of contracts, with particular focus on standard contracts drafted by clients when they engage law firms and/or standard contracts drafted by law firms for engagement with clients.
  • Problem solving skills and the ability to put an argument across in a clear, articulate way showing sound business acumen.
  • Discrete and professional in handling sensitive, confidential situations and deals.
  • Experienced in dealing with various legal practice regulators in various jurisdictions.
  • Legal qualification with relevant experience in contract review and negotiation.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

  • competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
  • flexible working;
  • complimentary gym memberships;
  • corporate health plans;
  • a global professional development offering for all employees; and
  • an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

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