Overview
Optus Wholesale is seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to join our team in Sydney.
As a Commercial Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for contract drafting, reviews and negotiations, as well as supporting the Optus Wholesale Division in various legal and commercial customer contract aspects. You will manage, coordinate, and oversee the contractual pre-signing aspects of the customer relationship, providing key support to all members of the Optus Wholesale Division in respect of drafting of contracts and other legal documentation, ensuring legal risk management and compliance with internal policies and relevant legislation, and commercially sensitive matters affecting the business.
Responsibilities
* Contracts preparation & negotiation – Drafting and negotiation of all customer contracts, including standard and bespoke agreements, variation agreements, promotion letters, notices, novation agreements, settlement agreements and termination agreements.
* Compliance – Drafting and negotiating contracts to align with the applicable Sale Contracts Policy and applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
* Legal support – Provide first level legal support and guidance to the Optus Wholesale Division in collaboration with the Legal team.
* Credit and legal risk control – Minimise Optus' exposure to operational, legal, financial and credit risks through well-constructed contracts.
* Regulatory engagement – Interface with Optus' regulatory team on key regulatory issues affecting Optus involving strategic, operational, technical and legal compliance issues.
* Leadership – Serve as a trusted advisor to the Optus Wholesale Division, providing legal and commercial guidance to support sound decision-making and risk mitigation (in collaboration with the Legal team).
* Process improvement – Implement and continually improve the contract governance process from draft request to signing.
About You
* Legal drafting experience and a legal academic background, such as a law degree or equivalent qualifications.
* Extensive experience in contract drafting, negotiation, legal risk management, compliance, and governance. Prior experience as a lawyer in private practice or as in-house counsel is highly preferred due to drafting requirements.
* Ability to draft bespoke legal and commercial terms without precedents.
* Attention to detail, excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
* Commercial foundations and business acumen.
* Understanding of telecommunications operations and/or a wholesale environment is desirable.
What's in it for you?
* 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit.
* Inclusive carer-neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks.
* Competitive annual leave including 2 additional 'Connected Leave' days.
* Access to resources, webinars and support via the 'Parents at Work' portal.
* Growth opportunities through extensive online and facilitator-led learning.
* Participation in colleague-led groups and a vibrant campus life with various facilities.
* Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (morning and afternoon).
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are committed to equal employment opportunity and inclusive recruitment. If you require adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly, please email or call. For more information, visit Optus Inclusion & Diversity.
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