Corporate Legal Assistant

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment is partnering with a mid-tier Melbourne CBD firm to recruit a Corporate Legal Assistant. You will work with leading Lawyers on M&A, banking, corporate advisory and commercial transactions.

The role offers hybrid flexibility, full-time hours and a salary package DOE. A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in corporate/commercial matters is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary.
• Experience in corporate or commercial practice is preferred.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Diary and inbox management.
• Preparing, amending and formatting legal documents and correspondence.
• Supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence, document management and coordinating signing and completion processes.
• Assisting with Banking & Finance matters, including loan and security documentation, settlements and conditions precedent.
• File and matter management.
• Billing, timesheets and monthly reporting.
• Liaising with clients, financial institutions and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating document execution and transaction completions.
• General administrative and secretarial support to Partners and lawyers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Job description

• Mid-tier commercial law firm
• 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant
• Hybrid flexibility available; salary package DOE

Looking for your next Corporate Legal Assistant opportunity? Join a reputable Melbourne CBD firm where you’ll work alongside leading Lawyers.

Corporate Legal Assistant | Melbourne CBD

We’re currently partnering with a number of well-regarded law firms across Melbourne CBD to recruit experienced Corporate Legal Assistants.

These opportunities offer the chance to support high-performing Corporate and Commercial teams within reputable firms, working alongside Partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of matters, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory and Commercial Transactions.

The Role Responsibilities may include:

• Diary and inbox management

• Preparing, amending and formatting legal documents and correspondence

• Supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence, document management and coordinating signing and completion processes

• Assisting with Banking & Finance matters, including loan and security documentation, settlements and conditions precedent

• File and matter management

• Billing, timesheets and monthly reporting

• Liaising with clients, financial institutions and external stakeholders

• Coordinating document execution and transaction completions

• General administrative and secretarial support to Partners and lawyers

About You To be successful, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, ideally within a Corporate or Commercial practice

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• A proactive and professional approach

What’s on Offer

• Opportunities with reputable Melbourne CBD law firms

• Exposure to high-profile corporate transactions and complex commercial matters

• Supportive and collaborative team environments

• Competitive salary packages based on experience

• Genuine career progression for experienced legal support professionals

• Permanent, full-time positions

Please note: These roles require prior legal support experience and are not suitable for law students or candidates seeking a law clerk or graduate pathway position.

Contact

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ellie Maguire on 0487 576 217 or email [e-mail].