Commercial Contracts Advisor

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Detail information about job Commercial Contracts Advisor. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Competitive salary and benefits package and a comprehensive training programme
• Financial support to relocate to Adelaide, if required

Who are Frazer-Nash?

We are a systems and engineering technology consultancy that helps organisations deliver innovative engineering to make lives secure, sustainable and affordable. Our people join us to make an impact on the world and to learn from some of the best minds in the industry. Our people stay with us because they value our highly supportive team environment and the career opportunities provided by our sustained growth.

Are you an ambitious commercial manager or lawyer? Do you want the opportunity to build on commercial law experience to grow a broader career, and play an instrumental role in the growth of our business?

We are looking for someone who is interested in developing their career within a commercial contracts role. Ideally the right candidate will have a degree and background in Law but other candidates will be considered if you have experience within the Commercial Contracts industry.

The role will involve:

• Reviewing proposed contracts to assess whether risks to the business are mitigated and key business objectives are catered for, whilst weighing up wider commercial considerations.
• Administering non-disclosure agreements and carrying out reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company insurance for the business and liaise with our insurance brokers where necessary.
• Liaising with the Technical Axis of the business to ensure risks are understood and mitigated on a commercial level.
• Assisting with compiling and delivering commercial training to the Technical and Business Axes of the business to raise commercial awareness.
• Draft contract terms with our sub-contractors appropriate to the size and complexity of the head contract.
• Negotiating terms with customers and sub-contractors where appropriate to do so, including attending client meetings as and when required.
• Providing an advisory service to the business on agreed contract terms and general legal issues, their meaning and the negotiation of new contracts.
• Development of commercial administrative processes, including arrangements for sign- off, maintenance and analysis of contractual terms.
• Keeping abreast of Australian legislation.

The successful candidate will meet the following essential requirements:

• Possess a Law Degree (Ideally).
• Qualified as a practicing solicitor or an experienced commercial contracts manager experienced in working within commercial contracts.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of contract law
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Be highly organised and able to prioritise a number of key deadlines and manage well under pressure
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial contract law.
• Is willing to reside in Adelaide and to travel interstate.

We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, a comprehensive training programme and support and mentoring for ongoing professional development.