The World At AbtSolving the world's most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what's possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we'll do the same for you.Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now's your chance.The OpportunityAs Contracts Manager, you will provide technical expertise to, and advise the Contracts Lead in the management of, Abt Australia and Abt Britain's enterprise contracting activity. You may also support the Deputy General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel, and the Contracts Lead provide legal advice to Abt Australia and Abt Britain as required.The position will develop and maintain trusted relationships and high customer service standards with diverse internal and external clients.Core ResponsibilitiesContractsAdvise the Contracts Lead Counsel in the development, implementation, and continual improvement of a pragmatic and innovative framework for contracting activity in close consultation with program and corporate stakeholders, including the corporate policies, processes, templates, systems, and data analytics supporting client, consultant, subcontract, grant, supplier, and property contracting and procurement.Provide advice to the Contracts Lead and effectuate the devolution of contracting activities and approvals. Provide technical advice to other corporate stakeholders as required in the devolution of activity, from home office to the programs in a risk and equity-appropriate way, including the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the processes, systems, and training to support it.Lead the provision of technical advice and undertake contracting and procurement activity in respect of complex and high-value contracts, including reviewing and approving (in line with delegated authority) consultant, subcontract, grant, supplier, property, and other contracts.Continuously improve expertise in, and current awareness of changes to, the laws and client procurement rules relevant to Abt Australia and Abt Britain's contracting activity.Provide guidance to Abt Australia and Abt Britain's Business Growth teams in the contracting aspects of new business opportunities being pursued.Train staff and provide additional capacity building to key internal clients on templates, policies, procedures, contracting, and grants.Serve as contracts point of contact for subcontracts.GeneralOther reasonable duties as required.Legal (if legally qualified, but not required)Provide practical, accurate, and timely legal advice, training, and other legal support to the company and its subsidiaries on a broad range of legal issues as required, under the direction and supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel, and the Contracts Lead.What We ValueBachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.Bachelor's Law degree strongly preferred.What We OfferWe foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your well-being centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.Abt is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.#LI-AUSBRIT #LI-HYBRID
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