Contract Administrator/Officer

About Dentons

Dentons is the world’s largest law firm. We’re 20,000+ people globally across 80+ countries including the USA, Europe, India and Asia. We are a global polycentric firm which is expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry. Dentons now consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.

About the Role

This newly created full‑time, permanent role presents a valuable opportunity to take the next step in your career as a key contributor to the success of Dentons’ Risk & Compliance team. The position can be based in our Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office.

As a Contracts Analyst, you will work closely with internal stakeholders to review, analyse, and manage contracts with clients and vendors/suppliers. Your focus will be on ensuring all agreements align with Dentons’ legal obligations, internal policies, and regulatory standards. This work is essential to minimising legal risk, maintaining compliance and optimising contract performance.

You’ll gain exposure to contract management within global legal environment, supporting both client and vendor relationships. Reporting to the Operational Risk Manager, you’ll be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and inclusivity — where your contributions will be recognised and your growth supported.

About You

We’re looking for a detail‑oriented Contracts Officer or Contracts Administrator with 3+ years’ experience in a legal, financial or professional services environment, who thrives in a stakeholder‑focused role. Candidates with legal support, legal assistant or paralegal experience are also encouraged to apply.

You’ll bring:

- Experience in contract administration or similar

- Understanding of contract law and regulatory compliance

- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement

- High attention to detail and precision in capturing terms, obligations, and deliverables

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

- Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Business Administration or similar

- CPCM or similar certification (advantageous but not essential)

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate the review of client and vendor/supplier contracts to ensure compliance with legal regulations and Dentons’ policies

- Document and track agreed terms and obligations

- Collaborate with Corporate and Business Services teams to ensure contractual obligations are understood and met

- Conduct due diligence on new vendors/suppliers in line with Dentons’ Procurement Policy and Modern Slavery Act 2018

- Maintain and manage the Denton’s client and vendor contract database

- Provide guidance to stakeholders on contract‑related matters

- Assist with audits, policy updates, and compliance reporting

Why Dentons

Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.

- Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards

- Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6‑month or more maximum term contract basis)

- Salary sacrificing and novated leases

- 5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service

- Additional leave options

- Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)

- Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance

- Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land

- Generous health and wellbeing programs

- Agile and flexible working for all

- Social and diversity networks providing year‑round events

- Opportunities to undertake pro‑bono legal work

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. It is through this that our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved. We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, this means the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.

How to Apply

Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at recruitment.au@dentons.com. Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email.

Agency Submissions

Dentons does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and Dentons will not be liable for a fee.

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