Paralegal - Corporate & Commercial

Harvey Norman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Company paid parental leave

Access to Fitness Passport

Professional development and career提升

Discounted purchases on a great range

Job summary

Harvey Norman is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Support Officer for the Legal team. You will support lawyers across corporate, commercial, contract, consumer, employment, finance, IP, franchising, privacy and WHS matters.

You will assist with legal advice, prepare contracts and policies, maintain trademark schedules, generate precedents, ensure compliance, and manage legal databases. The role requires 2+ years in law or a 3rd/4th year law student with strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Currently in third or fourth year of a five-year law degree or experienced Paralegal/Legal Support Officer with at least two years in law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and organisational ability.
• Exposure to a broad range of legal disciplines and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lawyers with preparation of legal advice and contracts/policies/letters.
• Maintain Australian and international trademark schedules.
• Generate precedent agreements.
• Manage compliance and subpoena enquiries.
• Manage legal processes and databases.
• Take and distribute meeting minutes.
• Process invoices for payment.
• Perform other administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Law degree (5-year)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products
• Based at Homebush West, free on-site parking or a 10 minute walk from Flemington station
• A friendly and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development

As Australia’s largest retailer of lifestyle products, with nearly 300 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman® has been a part of almost every Australian’s shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman® is the place where you can shop with confidence.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager - Legal and Company Secretarial, you will have exposure to a broad variety of areas of law including corporate, commercial, contract, consumer, employment, finance, intellectual property, franchising, privacy and WHS.

you will:

• Assist Lawyers with the preparation of legal advice to the business on a wide range of matters and the preparation of differing forms of contracts, policies and letters.
• Maintain Australian and international trademark schedules.
• Generate precedent agreements.
• Manage compliance and subpoena enquiries.
• Manage legal processes and databases.
• Take and distribute meeting minutes as required.
• Process invoices for payment.
• Other administrative tasks as required.

About you

You are currently in your third or fourth year of a five-year law degree, or an experienced Paralegal, Legal Secretary, or Legal Support Officer with at least two years' experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment.

• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products
• Based at Homebush West, free on-site parking or a 10 minute walk from Flemington station
• A friendly and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development

As Australia’s largest retailer of lifestyle products, with nearly 300 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman® has been a part of almost every Australian’s shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman® is the place where you can shop with confidence.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager - Legal and Company Secretarial, you will have exposure to a broad variety of areas of law including corporate, commercial, contract, consumer, employment, finance, intellectual property, franchising, privacy and WHS.

you will:

• Assist Lawyers with the preparation of legal advice to the business on a wide range of matters and the preparation of differing forms of contracts, policies and letters.
• Maintain Australian and international trademark schedules.
• Generate precedent agreements.
• Manage compliance and subpoena enquiries.
• Manage legal processes and databases.
• Take and distribute meeting minutes as required.
• Process invoices for payment.
• Other administrative tasks as required.

About you

You are currently in your third or fourth year of a five-year law degree, or an experienced Paralegal, Legal Secretary, or Legal Support Officer with at least two years' experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment.

We’re looking for someone eager to make a meaningful impact within Harvey Norman’s Legal team. Bring your drive, work hard, and be rewarded with real career development opportunities.

You will;

• Have exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Be a highly organised, hardworking, critical thinker who has the ability to learn quickly and multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
• Have strong communication, interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Be professionally presented, commercially astute with a proactive work style and genuine passion for law.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills and experience will be highly regarded.

This opportunity will provide:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing options for eligible employees.
• Company paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Access to Fitness Passport.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Experience working with an Iconic Australian Brand with global success in NZ, Asia, and Europe.
• A supportive team environment that celebrates diversity and promotes a healthy work and family life balance.
• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products and services.

Learn more
See www.harveynormanholdings.com.au
Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.