Senior Senior Contracts & Governance Paralegal (12 month contract)

Role Title:                              Senior Contracts & Governance Paralegal

Reports to:                            Finance Director

Location:                               Melbourne   

Employment Type:             Casual or 12-month Contract with view to Permanency

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 escalate 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 escalate exceptions.

Contract lifecycle and operational support

·       Prepare obligation summaries for the PMO and delivery teams covering milestones, payment terms, service obligations and change control, with interpretation issues escalated.

·       Administer contract intake, review, approval, record-keeping and handover processes.

Success Measures

·       Priority contract documentation and governance activities are progressed within agreed timeframes.

·       Material terms, deviations and required approvals are clearly documented and escalated.

·       Core risk, authority, contract and compliance records are accurate, current and audit-ready.

Experience and qualifications

Required:

·       At least five years of relevant paralegal, commercial contracts, governance, risk or compliance experience in a corporate, technical or professional-services environment.

·       Demonstrated experience reviewing agreements, preparing mark-ups and summarising material terms for legal or business approval.

·       Practical knowledge of contract terms, delegated authority, governance and compliance requirements, with sound judgement about escalation.

·       Strong written communication, document-management and stakeholder-coordination skills, with the ability to manage priorities with limited supervision.

This role does not provide independent legal advice or approve material risk positions. Legal advice, non-standard positions and material risk acceptance are referred to APAC Legal, the Finance Director or another authorised approver.

Most importantly, you are Confident, Capable, Curious and Customer Obsessed. Being Confident means presenting your opinions or admitting when you don't have the answer. Being Capable means having the skills you need to succeed, and able to learn the ones not yet in your wheelhouse. Being Curious, your thirst for knowledge and self-improvement, your comfort in boldly questioning the status quo, and leaving ‘artificial harmony’ at the door help define you. Being Customer Obsessed, means placing the customer at the heart of every decision, action and strategy. It’s about deeply understanding customer needs, anticipating challenges, and continuously innovating to deliver exceptional experiences.

About Us 

At Logicalis Australia, we are not just changing the game, we are driving the future of technology. 
 
As the Architects of Change™, our mission is clear: to become the leading technology services provider and employer in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. 

By combining our global expertise and local insight, we position ourselves as a technology powerhouse, ready to capture growth opportunities across APAC and deliver exceptional service to our customers. 

You will be part of a dynamic team of 7,000 plus innovators, collaborating across 30 territories with over 10,000 clients from diverse industries. Every project presents a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact, empowering businesses to thrive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. With services that drive transformation and scalability such as cloud, connectivity, collaboration and security, you will help optimise operations and enable teams to reach new heights. 

As a global leader, our managed services provide real-time insights into clients’ digital ecosystems, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

We are proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified for 2025 and 2026, a recognition that reflects our people-first culture and our commitment to fostering an inclusive, empowering and growth-oriented environment. 

Join us on this exciting journey and let us shape the future of technology together.