An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading national law firm in a newly created role supporting its growing Australian Government practice.

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Services Panel Contract Administrator to take ownership of the day-to-day administration, coordination and compliance requirements associated with the Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel.

This is a highly visible role working across multiple partners and government-focused practice groups nationally, combining panel administration, contract management, reporting, stakeholder engagement and process improvement.

The Opportunity

Working closely with partners and key internal stakeholders, you will play an important role in ensuring the firm's ongoing compliance with Panel requirements while supporting the productive delivery of legal services to Commonwealth Government clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Coordinating and preparing mandatory Panel reporting, notifications and updates;

- Managing the firm's Legal Services Panel Portal account, including user onboarding and offboarding;

- Monitoring requirements, deadlines and key Panel obligations;

- Liaising with partners, lawyers and relevant practice groups regarding Panel requirements and reporting;

- Working with matter-related financial information, reporting and data analysis;

- Supporting knowledge sharing across government-focused practice groups;

- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting efficiencies; and

- Developing and contributing to internal guidance, learning and development resources to support Panel compliance.

About You

We are interested in speaking with candidates who bring strong legal practice support or consulting industry experience,



contract administration, government panel or professional services experience.

Ideally, you will have:

- A strong understanding of the Australian Government legal services market;

- Experience within a law firm, legal practice support, consulting, government contracting, panel management or similar professional services environment;

- Experience working with matter-related financials, reporting and data analysis;

- Strong organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail;

- The confidence to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, including partners;

- The ability to manage competing priorities and work across multiple practice groups;

- A proactive approach to process improvement and problem solving; and

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Planner and Affinity will be highly regarded.

Candidates with broader contract management or key account experience supporting large-scale clients outside the legal sector are also encouraged to apply where their experience is transferable.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to step into a newly created national role with genuine ownership and visibility across a significant government-facing legal practice.

You will join a well-established national firm offering a collaborative environment, flexible working arrangements and strong opportunities for professional development.

While Canberra is the preferred location, candidates based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane are also encouraged to apply as location can be flexible.

Apply

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jackie Jones at JJR Advisory.

Otherwise, please submit your application and JJR Advisory will review.

📌 Legal Services Panel Contract Administrator (Canberra)
🏢 JJR Advisory
📍 Canberra