Paralegal / with Assisting Company Secretary Duties - Brisbane, Australia - Day One Recruitment

Day One Recruitment

Verified Company

Brisbane, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Senior Paralegal salary circa $90,000 to $105,000 plus superannuation

Brisbane CBD location
National brand with global ties

Our client is a national brand with global ties. The business is becoming a major player throughout the Australian financial services sector.

This company has been active in the Australian market for around seven years and they are committed to their corporate sustainability plan while achieving outstanding outcomes across their business units.

You can expect to work in a corporate environment with visiting international colleagues and guests.

We are seeking an

experienced Paralegal who has a background from a

national or top-tier law firm, professional services office or similar in-house team. Background from the financial services sector is not mandatory. Experience with matters relating to the Corporations Act will be highly regarded.

This role sits in the

Legal & Compliance Division and reports to the Head of Legal and you will have crossover with other senior stakeholders in the wider business.

The role will focus on:

Drafting/preparing routine legal correspondence and documentation;
Drafting and reviewing documents including contracts, agreements and other engagement letters (with supervision);
Conducting or assisting with research tasks as directed including Corporations Act and other related laws;
Managing and updating the list of the company secretary files and accurately filing documents;
Transaction supports including through process and contracts control;
Assisting with internal training including though its arrangement and material preparation;
Attending legal meetings and actioning items determined during those meetings; and
Maintain legal records as required by legislation and company policy and otherwise by good corporate governance.

The attributes and experience we are seeking:

Background in professional services, national or top-tier law firm or similar business;
Experience with matters relating to the Corporations Act;
Advanced keyboard skills, with the ability to work in track changes, prepare compare documents and format / number legal agreements;
Advanced MS Word skills, MS Excel skills and MS PowerPoint skills; and
Accuracy, strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Our client has a preference to hire a

Career Corporate Paralegal and on offer is a permanent position supporting a growing team. The company offers paid parental leave. This is a rewarding role with a healthy work/life balance in a positive and friendly working environment. You can also expect ongoing mentoring by an extremely approachable Head of Legal and Senior Counsel.

Angela Grant or

Bec Strong.

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