Contract Manager Position
Embracing new technology and innovation, we are seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to join our Wholesale division.
The successful candidate will be responsible for contract drafting, negotiation, and management. They will oversee legal and commercial customer contract issues, providing key support to the Optus Wholesale team in respect of contract governance, risk management, and commercially sensitive matters affecting the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contract governance, negotiation, and drafting - Implementing and continually improving the Contract Governance Process which tracks contracts through end-to-end from contract draft request to post-signatory storage.
* Legal support - Working closely with the Legal team, the Commercial Contracts Manager provides the first level of legal support to the Optus Wholesale team.
* Credit and risk control and dispute management - Ensuring commercial contracts minimise Optus' exposure to operational, legal, financial and credit risks.
* Contract management - Negotiation and drafting of all customer contracts, including service notifications, variation agreements, promotion letters and termination agreements.
* Regulatory engagement - Interface with regulatory bodies on key regulatory issues affecting the business involving strategic, operational and technical issues.
* Leadership – being a trusted advisor and partner to the Optus Wholesale team.
About You
We are looking for an experienced professional who has:
* Extensive years of relevant work experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal compliance.
* Leadership skills and the ability to be a trusted advisor and partner to the team.
* Proven attention to detail, excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision or assistance.
* Commercial foundations and business acumen.
* Contract negotiation experience in a matrix environment.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Understanding of telecommunications operations and/or a wholesale environment is highly desirable.