Senior Contract Lead
About the Role:
A leading professional services organization is seeking a Senior Contract Lead to oversee high-profile clients and complex technology-driven engagements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead contract management teams across large, complex projects.
* Advise senior leadership on account strategy, risk management, and commercial opportunities.
* Negotiate, draft, and manage a wide range of agreements.
* Identify, escalate, and resolve commercial and contractual risks.
* Engage in pre-award sales activities and support deal shaping.
* Build and maintain trusted client relationships at executive level.
* Coach, mentor, and develop contract management staff across multiple projects.
Requirements:
* At least 7 years' experience in contract management.
* Proven ability to lead and develop teams across projects or geographies.
* Proven experience working on contracts involving government or public sector clients.
* Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
* Strong understanding of commercial contracting regulations, principles, and subcontracting practices.
* Demonstrated success in managing compliance risks, investigations, and reporting to senior leadership.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A collaborative, inclusive approach and the ability to work effectively across cultures in a global environment.