Paralegal - Infrastructure and Governance

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Ltd; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Ltd in North Sydney is seeking a Paralegal to support the in-house legal and compliance team. You will handle legal administration, document reviews, and governance coordination in a growing infrastructure business.

You will maintain files, coordinate document execution, and assist senior leaders with scheduling, travel, and board records, contributing to efficient governance across projects.

Qualifications

• Law qualifications and paralegal or legal administration experience in construction or infrastructure.
• Strong legal research, organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise under pressure and adapt to changing needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google productivity suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintain legal files, contract databases and records with clear version control.
• Review straightforward documents such as confidentiality deeds and purchase orders against approved policies and checklists.
• Coordinate execution of documents with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting materials, minutes and correspondence and support process improvements.
• Assist senior legal leaders with scheduling, travel and expenses.
• Support company-secretarial records and board resolutions.
• Maintain legal and governance intranet information and compliance policies.

Skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Prioritisation under pressure

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Paralegal - Infrastructure and Governance

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Ltd - North Sydney NSW

About the Employer

Our client is an infrastructure engineering and construction contractor delivering transport, civil and energy projects. Its teams work across design, construction and project delivery in Australia.

The Opportunity

Support an in-house legal and compliance team from North Sydney, reporting to the Head of Legal. This broad role combines legal administration, low-risk document review, governance support and coordination of legal team activities.

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain legal files, contract databases and records with clear version control.
• Review straightforward documents such as confidentiality deeds and purchase orders against approved policies and checklists.
• Coordinate execution of documents with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting materials, minutes and correspondence and support process improvements.
• Assist senior legal leaders with scheduling, travel and expenses.
• Support company-secretarial records and board resolutions.
• Maintain legal and governance intranet information and compliance policies.

Requirements

Skills, Education and Requirements

• Law qualifications and construction or infrastructure paralegal or legal administration experience are preferred.
• Strong legal research, organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise under pressure and adapt to changing needs.
• Microsoft Office or Google productivity suite proficiency.
• Clear communication and a positive team approach.
• Unrestricted Australian working rights and availability for full-time hours.

Why Join?

• Develop broad exposure to in-house legal, compliance and company governance work.
• Collaborate with experienced legal leaders in an expanding infrastructure business.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.