Paralegal | Corporate Advisory Team | Melbourne

Our client, a highly respected and market-leading law firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join their corporate advisory team as an administrative legal support professional. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with previous company secretary experience in a corporate governance and compliance services setting who are ready to advance their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet deadlines with efficiency and accuracy.
• Registration of public, proprietary & foreign companies.
• Familiar with companies' requirements under the Corporations Act 2001.
• Drafting documents to effect changes to companies, directors, issue and transfer of shares, share buy-backs, application of class orders, change of name and change of company type and deregistration.
• Drafting AGM and board of directors minutes experience is required.
• Registration of business names.
• Familiar with ASIC and ASIC Regulatory Portal lodgements is essential.
• Manage high work volume while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Work autonomously while also engaging in team discussions and collaborating with a small team.
• Ensure all tasks are completed with a high attention to detail.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a law or professional services environment (banking, company secretarial teams, etc.)
• This role is not a path to becoming a lawyer but more ideal for those looking for a challenging career step without the intention of practising law.
• Prior knowledge of ASIC portal or lodgement processes is essential.
• Excellent analytical, communication and research skills are required.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and competing deadlines.

Benefits:

• An attractive remuneration package on offer depending on level of experience.
• True commitment to diversity and an inclusive culture.
• Ongoing career development and training opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Market leading parental leave and other leave entitlements.

This role is well-suited for individuals looking for a professional challenge and a chance to grow their career in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. If you meet the qualifications outlined above and are eager to make a meaningful contribution, we invite you to apply. Please note: a law degree is not required for this position, and this role is not intended as a stepping stone to becoming a lawyer.

APPLY TODAY! or for a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities. Please contact: Michelle Zaccardi | Consultant on - 0410 947 592 - Ref: 28272 Email: [email protected] Please send your CV and a Covering Letter in Microsoft Word format.