Role Title: Senior Contracts & Governance Paralegal
Reports to: Finance Director
Location: Melbourne
Employment Type: Casual or 12-month Fixed Term Contract with view to Permanency
About the role
The Contracts & Governance Paralegal provides hands‐on contract, governance and compliance support to Logicalis Australia during the engagement. The role progresses priority documentation, maintains essential records and identifies matters for decision or escalation to the Finance Director, APAC Legal or authorised approvers.
This role would suit a strong paralegal with commercial contracts experience or an experienced contracts manager looking for their next role at an organisation that supports hybrid working. The successful applicant will have exceptional attention to detail and can work at pace.
Whilst we can't guarantee permanency, it is expected that the activities performed by this role will be required beyond the contract end date. Starting pay is $125k, up to $145k for the right applicant.
Key Accountabilities Contract review and negotiation
- Review and prepare mark‐ups of priority customer, vendor and subcontractor agreements, including tenders, master services agreement schedules, non‐disclosure agreements, statements of work and financing arrangements, within approved parameters.
- Prepare concise contract summaries identifying material commercial, delivery, liability, security, audit and termination terms for review and decision.
- Coordinate input from Sales, Delivery, Finance and APAC Legal, record approved positions and incorporate agreed changes into contract documentation.
Risk and governance
- Administer the risk register and coordinate quarterly Risk Committee materials, minutes, actions and reporting.
- Maintain the Authority Matrix and authorised‐signatory records, and direct approval or execution questions to the appropriate authorised owner.
- Track governance actions and escape overdue or material matters to the Finance Director or appropriate owner.
Compliance and assurance
- Coordinate required modern slavery administration, including supplier information, governance approvals and lodgement support.
- Compile contract and governance evidence for financial, internal and certification audits.
- Coordinate priority customer compliance questionnaires using approved information and maintain supporting records.
Company secretarial support
- Prepare draft board resolutions and supporting papers, coordinate approvals and assist with required ASIC lodgements under the direction of the company secretarial lead.
- Check document execution against recorded delegated‐authority and signing requirements and escal...
Senior Contracts & Governance Paralegal employer: Logicalis
Join a leading global operator of mission-critical digital infrastructure in either Sydney or Melbourne, where you will be part of a collaborative engineering culture that values operational excellence and continuous improvement. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies and large-scale networking environments, this role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and the chance to influence service improvement initiatives while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working arrangements. As an employer, we prioritise employee development and provide a supportive environment for tackling complex networking challenges.
