Date: 27 Oct 2026

Location:
Melbourne, VIC, AU Sydney, NSW, AU

Department: Enabling Areas

Description:
Job Requisition ID: 42157

Help shape how Deloitte manages contractual risk across major technology and transformation engagements.
Build relationships with in-person connection across our teams and clients, with flexibility to balance work and life
Mentoring, coaching and leadership programs to help you make an impact that matters

This Legal Counsel - Contract Management role can be based in Melbourne or Sydney and offers the chance to work on complex, business-critical engagements that sit at the centre of Deloitte's technology and transformation work.

What will your typical day look like?

Working alongside engagement teams, you'll support large technology and transformation programs while also advising on a range of smaller matters across the firm. That could mean helping teams interpret key contractual obligations, managing contract governance processes, and spotting risks early so issues can be addressed practically and commercially.

Your work will help project teams deliver with greater clarity and confidence. You'll contribute to better contract outcomes for Deloitte and our clients, and play a hands-on role in strengthening the tools, templates and processes that support a growing technology-enabled practice.

In this role, you'll work closely with commercial lawyers, Quality and Risk, and stakeholders across the business. The mix of major programs, smaller engagements and practice improvement work means plenty of variety, close collaboration, and the chance to keep building your judgment in a supportive national team.

About the team

The Contract Management team sits within Deloitte's Office of General Counsel and supports engagement teams across the full lifecycle of technology and transformation work. It's a national practice that works closely with commercial legal, Quality and Risk,



and the business to provide practical contract support on complex engagements - helping teams manage obligations, navigate risk and deliver with confidence.

Enough about us, let's talk about you

You may have all or some of the following skills/experiences:
2-5 years PQE as a commercial lawyer
experience interpreting, managing or advising on commercial contracts
exposure to technology contracts or technology-enabled engagements is helpful, but not essential
confidence working with business stakeholders, internal teams and project leaders
strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
sound judgment when identifying risk and balancing legal, commercial and delivery considerations
a proactive mindset and willingness to share knowledge as part of a team
eagerness to learn, grow and broaden your experience in a supportive environment

Why Deloitte?

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on compelling and impactful work. We're always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction - whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone's perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.

We value in-person connection with our clients and our colleagues. We offer several ways for you to work flexibly so that you can serve your clients, stay connected with your team, and manage your personal priorities.

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve adaptable working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.

📌 Legal Counsel | Contract Management | Sydney or Melbourne
🏢 Deloitte
📍 Melbourne