Contracts Manager, Melbourne

Are you passionate about the intricate details of legal contracts? Do you thrive in environments where governance, efficiency and frequent optimization are essential to business success? We are seeking a skilled individual to join our team as a Contract Manager. The Contract Manager in APAC works under the direction of the Regional Legal Services Lead APAC to support the CSL enterprise with:

• Acting as an effective liaison to the CSL Business Partners by providing legal advice and support through the contracting lifecycle.
• Delivering high quality, efficient and streamlined contracting support for legal services.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Independently draft, review and negotiate end to end, a variety of standard agreements applicable to the APAC region (such as Master Services Agreements, Health Care Professional contracts, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Data Processing Agreements amongst others) in a qualitative and timely manner.
• Develop & maintain templates for standard agreements in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Identify optimization opportunities to gain more efficient legal services support to the business
• Develop and deliver training content related to standard agreements to Business Partners.
• Develop and maintain content for FAQs on standard agreement templates and processes.
• Provide solutions focused, high-quality and timely legal support to Business Partners regarding a range of legal issues and act as a liaison with the different departments to ensure effective issue resolution.
• Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the agreements by effectively using the company’s contract lifecycle management platform.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Laws degree or J.D. or equivalent foreign degree.
• Admission to legal practice in Australia.
• Admission to the PRC Bar a plus.
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of agreements in a reputable law firm or international corporate setting. Experience as legal counsel in biotech or pharmaceutical industry a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in Chinese and English.
• Strong contracts drafting, negotiation and communication skills (in English and Chinese).
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently with internal Legal Partners, Business Partners and external parties with tact and diplomacy to achieve strategic business objectives, with minimum supervision.
• Team player and able to work independently.
• Strong technical capability, including ability to provide high-quality advice and manage agreements through its lifecycle from start through execution independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong business acumen and judgement.
• Eye for detail and ability to work collaboratively in an international environment.
• Strong computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office suite; ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology and systems.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities of the enterprise in the region.
• Ability to maintain composure and have a balanced and agile mind set.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement with a strong business focus.
• Some domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Join Our Team:
If you're passionate about driving engagement, fostering collaboration, and making a positive impact, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of contracting services and building lasting relationships that drive success for our organization and our partners. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!

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