Legal Administrator / Contract Administrator

Cari; Australia; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Australia is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our Legal and Commercial function. You will coordinate contract administration through the entire lifecycle, maintain contract records, prepare documentation and manage correspondence.

You will support compliance activities, including due diligence checks, audits and information requests, and assist in policy documentation and document control standards across a large national network.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work independently.
• Professional and discreet approach when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating contract administration activities throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Maintaining contract records, renewals, amendments, expiries and reminders through a contract management system.
• Preparing and issuing agreements, correspondence, and contract documentation using approved templates.
• Coordinating contract execution through electronic and hard-copy signing processes.
• Maintaining contract registers, tracking spreadsheets, and reporting documents.
• Monitoring shared inboxes and responding to stakeholder requests regarding contracts and documentation.
• Supporting compliance activities, including due diligence checks, document collection, audits, and information requests.
• Maintaining policy documentation and ensuring document control standards are followed.
• Providing administrative support to internal contract managers and key business stakeholders.

Job description

• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to join a stable and well-established organisation

About Our Client

A leading Australian agribusiness with a long-standing presence in the food production industry, this organisation operates a large-scale national network spanning manufacturing, supply chain, farming, and distribution. Known for its commitment to quality, operational excellence, and continuous growth, the company employs thousands of people across Australia and provides essential products to major retailers, foodservice providers, and consumers nationwide.

Job Description

Reporting into the Legal and Commercial function, you will be responsible for coordinating contract administration activities throughout the contract lifecycle, maintaining contract records, preparing documentation, managing correspondence, and supporting compliance activities.

• Managing contract records, renewals, amendments, expiries and reminders through a contract management system
• Preparing and issuing agreements, correspondence, and contract documentation using approved templates
• Coordinating contract execution through electronic and hard-copy signing processes
• Maintaining contract registers, tracking spreadsheets, and reporting documents
• Monitoring shared inboxes and responding to stakeholder requests regarding contracts and documentation
• Supporting compliance activities, including due diligence checks, document collection, audits, and information requests
• Maintaining policy documentation and ensuring document control standards are followed
• Providing administrative support to internal contract managers and key business stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

• Previous experience in contracts administration, legal administration, document control, or a similar administrative support role
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Experience managing high volumes of documentation and data within structured systems
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work independently
• A professional and discreet approach when handling confidential information

Highly Regarded

• Experience using a contract management system such as ELO or similar platforms
• Exposure to legal documentation, compliance processes, or commercial contracts
• Qualifications in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Commerce, or a related discipline

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a stable and well-established organisation
• Diverse and varied contracts administration responsibilities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to legal, compliance, and commercial operations
• Career development opportunities within a professional corporate setting.