Contract Manager

Contract Manager

**Contract Manager**

**Job no**: 493896
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Sydney
**Categories**: Hybrid working, Risk & Compliance
- **Work alongside collaborative leaders and industry experts**:

- **A firm that champions flexibility | WFH and team connection days**:

- **Fully funded gym membership | Salary continuance insurance**

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to 'Reach for Remarkable' by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia, we're proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

**About this role**

The **Contract Manager** will support our in-house legal team by performing a variety of tasks to ensure the efficient operation of Legal, within the Quality & Excellence team.

This role involves dealing with confidentiality requirements, including non-disclosure agreements, managing contracts, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and providing administrative support to the Head of Legal and In-House Legal Counsel.

**Key responsibilities**

You will provide effective support to our in-house legal team with routine and unique aspects of legal support given to the firm, while demonstrating knowledge and understanding of ethical principles governing conduct within the legal and professional services environment.
- Draft (using template documents), review and revise non-disclosure agreements
- First review of other types of contracts and correspondence
- Assist with tenders and drafting responses to requests from clients and potential clients
- Assist in compliance with the firm's contractual, legal and regulatory obligations
- Ensure all contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Establish and maintain Contracts Register
- Assist with ad hoc projects to improve the efficiency of the legal team
- Conduct ad hoc legal research and administrative tasks

**Skills and experience**

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $120,000 p.a., inclusive of superannuation.
- Experience as a contract manager, paralegal, or similar role
- Qualification(s) in law and / or contract management would be advantageous
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation
- Experience reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure agreements will be highly regarded
- Excellent research skills, as well as excellent written and spoken communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills**, **with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong IT systems and technology skills

If you're interested in this role but don't feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

**Reach your remarkable**

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We're a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We're driven by our shared purpose - we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you'll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities - building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You'll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You'll be empowered to build a career path that's tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we'll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

- A firm that champions flexibility | WFH and team connection days
- Work alongside collaborative leaders and industry experts
- Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
- 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
- And many more

**Advertised**: 12 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 11 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Job ID 493896