Commercial & Legal Manager

1 week ago


Adelaide, South Australia Consunet Full time

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Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Commercial & Legal Manager will use their extensive experience and legal knowledge to provide advice, direction and strategy for commercial policy, procedures, legal and other requirements to support the enterprise.

This role will need to apply innovation, knowledge, legal principles and critical commercial risk and performance requirements not only to procurement and contract management but the enterprise-wide environment. This includes commercialization opportunities and proactively developing, implementing, and managing contractual obligations.

The Commercial & Legal Manager will use expert legal knowledge and critical thinking to provide fundamental support to the enterprise. With professional business acumen, the Commercial & Legal Manager will work together with internal stakeholders to monitor and implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, policies and regulations impacting the enterprise. This includes commercial, HR and employment law matters, Export Control Act, Corporations Act and any other relevant legislation, representing the enterprise in external negotiations or discussions with key stakeholders.

The Commercial & Legal Manager will use their superior communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assist the identification of project and strategic issues, contributing innovative solutions that comply with the regulatory and legal requirements to achieve maximised economic outcomes.

About You:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven experience in a similar position. You will be looking for an opportunity to undertake a diverse range of challenging matters. Strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills and a professional approach will see you succeed in the team.

Defence industry experience will be highly regarded, but candidates with other Commercial Management industry experience will also be considered.

Possessing some, or all, of the following experience/qualities will be advantageous for this position:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; legal qualifications will be highly regarded.
  • 5+ years of Commercial & Legal Management experience.
  • Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand/implement processes and practices that comply with legal/regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to identify and mitigate business risk.
  • Experience negotiating and planning contracts, with the ability to maximise enterprise value.
  • Proven knowledge of Fair Work practices and guidelines.
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, as well as work autonomously with minimal supervision.
  • Prepare commercial letters, and other correspondence as required.
  • Knowledge and practical application of US and Australian Export Controls Systems
  • Experience and knowledge of intellectual property, including IP management processes, patent support, and licensing management).
  • Demonstrated ability to work in high pressure situations, managing multiple time-critical tasks.
  • Superior adaptability, flexibility, and extensive coordination skills will be highly regarded.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate MUST be eligible to hold and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Eligibility requirements:

About the Company:

Consunet is headquartered in the Adelaide CBD with operations in Adelaide, Edinburgh (SA) and Canberra. We focus on the design, development, deployment, and support of high-assurance software solutions – trusted software and systems that do exactly what they are supposed to, when and where they are supposed to do it, and with the cyber and security safeguards needed to protect it. We collaboratively work with customers to understand and solve complex problems. We develop world-leading solutions that deliver enduring benefits.

As a 100% Australian-owned and operated corporation, Consunet strives to be the country's leading cyber and spectrum security solution developer, and trusted industry partner to the Australian Defence and cyber security communities. A strong research and development and collaboration emphasis underpins our culture of innovation and excellence. We lead with vision to deliver trusted and sustainable outcomes for discerning and astute customers.

To learn more about Consunet, please visit:

Further benefits include:

  • A flexible, inclusive, and friendly work environment.
  • Competitive remuneration.
  • Salary packaging options.
  • Generous Study Loan Scheme.
  • Career and skills progression through training and development to team members.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology, research, and agile project management practices.
  • Mentoring and support from our experienced team members.

To Apply:

Click "Apply Now". Please attach a cover letter summarising your experience when applying.

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have in corporate & commercial law?

What's your expected annual base salary?

Do you hold Australian Security Clearance?

Consunet Pty Ltd delivers Information Technology consulting, software engineering and related services to the Australian Defence industry, Government organisations and commercial enterprise customers.

The company operates with a philosophy of exploring emerging technologies, and successfully delivers both operational systems and research & development projects. Through fostering innovative solution development and empowering employees with an agile management structure, Consunet maintains a sustainable business environment that assures stability and high quality outcomes for clients and employees.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Consunet Pty Ltd delivers Information Technology consulting, software engineering and related services to the Australian Defence industry, Government organisations and commercial enterprise customers.

The company operates with a philosophy of exploring emerging technologies, and successfully delivers both operational systems and research & development projects. Through fostering innovative solution development and empowering employees with an agile management structure, Consunet maintains a sustainable business environment that assures stability and high quality outcomes for clients and employees.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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