Legal Administrator

Overview AARNet is Australia's Academic and Research Network, founded in and renowned as the architect, builder and operator of world‑class network infrastructure for research and education. This role is within AARNet's Legal team and is a full‑time position with flexible workdays and times for the right candidate. The successful candidate will be detail‑oriented, a strong writer, and able to support the team's lawyers across a variety of commercial contracts and matters with professionalism across customers, suppliers, and regulators. The Role This opportunity in AARNet's Legal team is the perfect step for a Legal Administrator looking to work in a busy team. While it is a full‑time role, flexibility can be offered. The role involves working within a unique footprint spanning Telecommunications, Education / Research, and Not-for‑Profit sectors, with broad and complex commercial contracts and matters guiding varied daily work. The successful candidate will be a perfectionist in written communication and have a passion for attention to detail, enjoy working in a tight‑knit team, and jump in to support the team's lawyers as tasks arise. Demonstrable experience presenting and communicating professionally across customers, suppliers, and regulators is required. Key Accountabilities Issue standard form civil works contracts and manage issue of acceptance certificates and notices to customers and contractors and undertake related administrative work Manage and issue heads of terms for lease agreements, liaise with and instruct external counsel in preparing lease agreements Assist with and implement improvements to systems and processes Draft and issue correspondence to a range of internal and external stakeholders Assist the legal team with contract drafting and contract management responsibilities Work with internal teams to drive the timely delivery of contract activities and workflow Supervise junior assistants in the team Maintain and manage contracts database Liaise with finance, security, infrastructure development and technical teams and other business units across AARNet Undertake compliance monitoring procedures as necessary in the fulfilment of AARNet's compliance requirements Participate in corporate planning and training in compliance Skills, experience & qualifications Qualification or relevant work experience as a Paralegal or Legal / Contracts Administrator Exceptional oral and written communication skills and experience using a range of software packages including MS Office Good administrative and organisational skills Excellent attention to detail, self‑motivated and able to work autonomously Ability to prioritise tasks and meet competing deadlines Demonstrated ability to work with a range of stakeholders and be a good team player Previous experience in Construction, Property or Telecommunications industry highly desirable but not essential Previous experience working with the Content Manager / TRIM database is desirable but not essential Performance Goals Actively promoting safe work practices in the workplace during all activities consistent with AARNet's policies and comply with WH&S legislation, policies and procedures Actively contributing to a safe and supportive working environment that is inclusive of all staff Compliance with all workplace directions and processes Compliance with the applicable contract of employment Maintaining a standard of performance acceptable to AARNet Individual performance KPIs will be set upon appointment Senioritiy level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries : Telecommunications Location : Sydney, New South Wales, Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr