SUMMARY
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Contract Administrator or Legal Administrator based in Sydney. It is a permanent and full-time position handling varied contracts across multiple sectors in an established company.

THE COMPANY
This company operates world-class infrastructure serving over one million users across Australia and internationally.

THE ROLE
Based in Sydney, this permanent role involves end-to-end contract administration and legal support in a busy in-house legal team, working with internal stakeholders, external counsel and contractors.

Prepare, issue and manage standard form contracts, acceptance certificates and related notices

Co-ordinate and issue heads of terms for lease agreements, liaising with in-house team and external counsel as needed

Assist with drafting, reviewing and managing a range of commercial contracts and related documents

Maintain and update the contracts database, ensuring accurate records and timely workflows

Liaise with finance, infrastructure, technical and other business units to progress contract activities

Support compliance monitoring and contribute to improvements in legal systems and procedures

ABOUT YOU
You have experience supporting contracts and in-house legal teams, whether as a Contract Administrator, Legal Administrator, Paralegal or similar. You are organised, detail-focused and confident managing contract administration from drafting to database management.

Relevant experience as a Legal Administrator or Contract Administrator

Skilled in drafting, reviewing and managing contracts and related documents

Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise professionally with diverse stakeholders

Proven ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work autonomously

Proficient in MS Office and confident using contract management or document control systems

Experience in construction, property or telecommunications sectors advantageous but not essential

Works well in a team with a proactive approach to process improvement and supporting colleagues

ON OFFER

Competitive remuneration package up to $100K p.a. including super, subject to experience.

Permanent, full-time role with flexible work options available.

Generous 17% superannuation contribution.

Extensive paid leave benefits, including parental, adoption, wellness, and family-related leave.

Option to purchase additional annual leave.

Supportive, close-knit legal team with collaborative culture.

Opportunity to work on diverse and complex commercial contracts across multiple sectors.

Career growth potential with access to leading-edge technologies and professional development.

Strong organisational commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and social responsibility.

NEXT STEPS
This role is looking to fill quickly, so if this sounds like an opportunity that you would like to explore further, please apply, and we will be in touch shortly. Alternatively, if you would like to have a confidential conversation first, please feel free to contact Charlie Smirl at Dovetail Legal Solutions [email protected] – to arrange a time for an initial chat.

DOVETAIL
Founded in 2015, Dovetail is Australia's only dedicated in-house legal recruiter. We've made over 400 placements, assisted hundreds of companies, and helped grow the careers of thousands of lawyers. Call us to see if we can help you. www.dovetaillaw.com.au