Commercial Contract Manager

<p>Out client, a global leader in the manufacturing, defense and aerospace industries is seeking a skilled commercial contracts manager to support thier Sydney or Melbourne based team on an interim basis. Ideal candidates will have 6-10 years of contracts management experience, with exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience supporting on large construction or manufacturing projects. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul> <li>Manage the contract lifecycle working closely with internal stakeholders, including sales, legal, and finance teams, to ensure the successful execution of contracts and compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.</li> <li>Negotiate commercial terms driving successful business outcomes and mitigating legal risks.</li> <li>Maintain accurate and up to date contract records and documentation.</li> <li>Handle contract disputes and provide guidance on dispute resolution.<br /></li> </ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul> <li>6+ years of contracts management experience </li> <li>Strong knowledge of contract law and commercial terms and conditions<br>Excellent communication and negotiation skills</li> <li>Ability to analyze and interpret terms and conditions</li> <li>Attention to detail and ability to work across functions</li> <li>Solid analytical skills and strong business acumen<strong><br /></strong></li> </ul><p><strong>Why Join Axiom?</strong></p><ul> <li><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Choose assignments that fit your lifestyle and career goals.</li> <li><strong>Professional Growth:</strong> Continue to develop your expertise through diverse projects.</li> <li><strong>Community:</strong> Reconnect with a network of forward-thinking legal professionals.</li> <li><strong>Impact:</strong> Contribute to impactful work with leading global organizations.</li> </ul><p><strong>Compensation, Benefits &amp; Location: </strong></p><p>This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.</p><p><em>Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. </em></p><p><em> </em><em>Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. </em><a href="https://www.axiomlaw.com/about-us/diversity" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank"><em>Diversity </em></a><em>is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. </em><em>We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. </em></p><p><em> </em><a href="https://www.axiomlaw.com/careers/lawyers" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Learn more about working at Axiom</a>.</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.</p><p>We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster. <a href="https://www.axiomlaw.com/contact-us" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Contact us</a> in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.</p><p><strong>Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: </strong>Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at <a href="mailto:benefits@axiomlaw.com" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">benefits@axiomlaw.com</a> and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. </p><p><em>Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at <a href="https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice</a>. </em></p><p><em>Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.</em></p><p><em>By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.</em></p><p><em>#LI-SC1</em></p>