Legal Administrator / Contract Administrator

Pendle Hill Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Legal & Contracts Administrator to manage the day-to-day administration of contracts across the business. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth execution, maintenance, compliance, and tracking of commercial agreements while providing administrative support to a range of internal stakeholders.
  • 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.Key responsibilities include:

  • 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.



Contact
Andrew Nakhla
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7059630
Phone number
+61 282218134

Job summary

Function
Secretarial & Business Support
Specialisation
Legal Secretary
Industry
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Location
Pendle Hill
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Andrew Nakhla
Consultant phone
+61 282218134
Job Reference
JN-072026-7059630

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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