Contract Manager or Legal Counsel - Contract Management | Senior Consultant

Job Requisition ID: 38376 

Contract Manager or Legal Counsel - Contract Management (Senior Consultant) 

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you best, speak with us about what you need 
• Buy and sell leave – purchase up to 6 weeks of extra annual leave.  
• Salary packaging – to suit your personal and financial circumstances 

Are you a commercial technology lawyer, procurement professional or technology program delivery professional looking for an opportunity to broaden your experience?  We are currently seeking a Contract Manager to join our growing team in supporting the firm’s technology and transformation engagements. We are open to the role being based in Melbourne (preferred), Sydney, Adelaide or Brisbane.

What will our typical day look like? 

Every day will be different!  Our Contract Management specialists operate within the Office of General Counsel. You will provide contract management support on a range of engagements across broad industry sectors.  On the large and most complex technology and transformation programs you will be embedded in the engagement team while on smaller projects, you will provide support through a variety of channels and methodologies.  You will work directly with our engagement team in identifying and managing contractual obligations from pursuit through delivery.  You will participate in governance forums both internal and with client stakeholders to monitor delivery risks and issues and to respond to changes at a contractual level.  You will work within the contract management team in developing and implementing tools, templates, methods and processes in a technology-enabled practice. You will contribute as a member of the Office of General Counsel team by collaborating on problems and sharing knowledge.  

About the team 

The Deloitte Contract Management team plays a key and integral role in the engagement lifecycle at Deloitte.  We are a combination of lawyers and program delivery specialists based in offices across Australia.  We operate as a practice integrated into the Office of General Counsel and work in close collaboration with our quality & risk and commercial teams to support a holistic approach to the support of our pursuit and delivery teams across the Deloitte business.    We are a close-knit and highly supportive group, sharing knowledge and working together on our continual improvement initiatives and making sure there is room for some fun and celebration of success. 

You are someone with the following skills, experience, and knowledge: 

• A minimum of three years’ experience as a commercial lawyer, contract manager or in program delivery 
• Ideally your experience will include large technology projects but this is not mandatory 
• Demonstrated experience working with business stakeholders, other internal teams and project leaders  
• Strong communication skills. (e.g.: the ability to engage senior stakeholders and leadership) 
• Passionate about practical problem solving, identifying risk and managing client delivery 
• Strong relationship and collaboration skills and ability work as part of a team 
• Willingness to learn from others and to contribute and share knowledge 
• A collaborative, can do and positive mindset 

Your role 

As part of the Contract Management team, you will: 

• Support the review of complex Statements of Work ensuring the firm’s contract and risk positions are accurately reflected 
• Work directly with engagement teams on large projects in managing contractual obligations as an embedded member of the team 
• Provide contract management support to smaller engagements through hands-on support as required, training and access to resources  
• Manage and address contract queries, monitor contract compliance with obligations and escalate issues internally 
• Participate in the ongoing development and delivery of best-in-class processes, tools, artefacts, training and support  
• Work closely with the commercial group and litigation group within the Office of General Counsel in establishing support teams for engagements and bringing the right expertise to problems when they arise 
• Collaborate with our commercial and quality & risk teams 
• Participate in team initiatives to uplift processes and artefacts 

Why Deloitte?   

• At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.   
• We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.  
• We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments. 
• We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.  

Next Steps  

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you!  

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider. 

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.