jonathan bolton

director

About

Commercial lawyer and contract negotiator. Experienced in dispute resolution and using a consultative approach to identify innovative solutions that create value by aligning interests and maximising utility for stakeholders. Jonathan has consistently negotiated high-percentage settlements in a number of professional negligence matters through effective advocacy that provides clients redress without the stress of litigation. If your professional adviser has let you down, make JBL Solicitors your first point of contact.

Country

australia

City

sydney

Industry

information technology and services

Skill

asia pacific, contract negotiation, corporate law, government, negotiation, corporate governance, business strategy, dispute resolution, strategy, governance, change management, business analysis, business process improvement, start ups, business development, due diligence, entrepreneurship, legal advice, commercial litigation

Experience

contract negotiator

symantec

2006-10 - 2007-5 · 8 mos

Engaged on short-term contract to draft and negotiate client contracts.

public sector manager

amfac chemdata

1989-1 - 1993-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Created Amfac's public sector division and won business from incumbent suppliers to major State and Federal Government departments and agencies.

contracting as y2k risk analyst

ibm

1998-9 - 2000-4 · 1 yr 8 mos

Reviewing IBM's outsource, hosting and managed services agreements to address and mitigate Y2K-related risks.

business development manager

law book company

1996-6 - 1998-8 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Business Development Manager for Corporate and Government sales. Managed the Commonwealth Government tender that resulted in LBC becoming the publisher of the Immigration Laws of Australia, on behalf of the Department of Immigration & Multicultural & Ethnic Affairs, and which because LBC's most successful digital publication.

public sector manager

computer law services

1994-3 - 1996-3 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Successfully marketed CLS' range of legal databases on CD-ROM to NSW and Victorian State governments. Spearheaded penetration of Local Government in NSW with concessions for public libraries and population-based site licences for councils.

client contract specialist

ibm

2007-6 - 2010-5 · 3 yrs

Responsible for negotiating contractual terms with IBM's commercial and government customers.

solicitor

hancocks solicitors

2001-11 - 2003-6 · 1 yr 8 mos

Commercial litigation, insolvency, professional negligence, financial planning disputes, contracts negotiation and advice on IT/IP issues.

business development manager

optus

2000-7 - 2001-11 · 1 yr 5 mos

Establishing business cases and commercial models for sales and marketing of, primarily Microsoft, cloud-based desktop application services in a joint venture between Optus, Compaq and Microsoft.

contract negotiator

hewlett-packard

2003-6 - 2006-10 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Engaged in negotiation of contracst for the supply of goods and professional services to enable EDS' delivery of services under IT outsourcing agreements with major commercial and government clients.

director

jbl solicitors

2013-8 - Present · 13 yrs 2 mos

JBL Solicitors provides clients in Australia and Singapore with local representation in matters ranging from contract drafting and negotiation through to debt recovery and insolvency. To JBL Solicitors I also bring my experience helping clients seeking redress for losses arising from poor financial planning advice. I am committed to transparency in my dealings with clients and to providing value for money as much as results.