Senior Analyst, Legal

Western Union; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Superannuation Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Wellness

Global Recognition and Rewards Program

Résumé du poste

Western Union in Sydney, Australia seeks a Senior Analyst (Paralegal) to support the Asia-Pacific Legal team. You will draft and review legal documents, manage contracts and matters, perform legal research and maintain records.

Working with experienced lawyers, you will engage with internal stakeholders, external counsel and vendors, contributing to timely delivery of legal services across commercial, regulatory, employment and marketing matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal or paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal team.
• Experience supporting lawyers, reviewing documents and drafting legal correspondence.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholder engagement ability.

Responsabilités

• Provide day-to-day legal and paralegal support to lawyers across Sydney and Singapore.
• Conduct legal research and assist with drafting, reviewing and preparing contracts and other documents.
• Support review of marketing materials and assist with commercial and regulatory matters.
• Assist with contract negotiations, legal correspondence and preparation of dispute materials.
• Maintain accurate legal records, filing systems and documentation.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external counsel and vendors to coordinate activities.
• Assist with legal project coordination and timely delivery of deliverables.
• Support development and maintenance of legal policies and procedures.

Connaissances

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Formation

Paralegal qualification

Legal studies certificate

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Senior Analyst, Legal – Sydney, Australia

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sydney-based Senior Analyst (Paralegal) to support Western Union’s Asia-Pacific Legal team. Working closely with a team of experienced lawyers, you will assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents, contract and matter management, legal research and maintaining legal records and documentation.

You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, supporting a broad range of legal matters including commercial, regulatory, employment and marketing-related activities. You will engage with internal stakeholders, external counsel and vendors, contributing to the effective delivery of legal services across the business.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal and paralegal support to lawyers across Sydney and Singapore, assisting with a broad range of legal matters.
• Conduct legal research and assist with drafting, reviewing and preparing contracts, agreements and other legal documentation.

Senior Analyst, Legal – Sydney, Australia

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sydney-based Senior Analyst (Paralegal) to support Western Union’s Asia-Pacific Legal team. Working closely with a team of experienced lawyers, you will assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents, contract and matter management, legal research and maintaining legal records and documentation.

You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, supporting a broad range of legal matters including commercial, regulatory, employment and marketing-related activities. You will engage with internal stakeholders, external counsel and vendors, contributing to the effective delivery of legal services across the business.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal and paralegal support to lawyers across Sydney and Singapore, assisting with a broad range of legal matters.
• Conduct legal research and assist with drafting, reviewing and preparing contracts, agreements and other legal documentation.
• Support the review of marketing materials and assist with commercial and regulatory legal matters.
• Assist with contract negotiations, legal correspondence and the preparation of documentation for disputes, hearings and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain accurate legal records, documentation and filing systems, ensuring information is appropriately organized and accessible.
• Liaise with internal business stakeholders, external legal counsel and vendors to coordinate legal activities and support business requirements.
• Assist with legal project coordination, including tracking activities, managing documentation and supporting the timely completion of deliverables.
• Support the development and maintenance of legal policies, guidelines and procedures, contributing to continuous process improvements.
• Assist with the coordination of external legal services, including vendor relationships and legal expense management.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Legal team, providing practical support across multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Role Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant legal or paralegal experience gained within a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience supporting lawyers and legal teams, including reviewing legal documentation and preparing legal correspondence.
• Strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work within agreed timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at different levels.
• Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to build collaborative working relationships across teams.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive legal and business information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach, with a willingness to support a variety of legal and team activities.
• Experience within financial services, payments or another regulated industry would be advantageous but is not essential.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A paralegal qualification, legal studies certificate or other relevant formal training is desirable but not essential.
• Candidates with alternative educational backgrounds and relevant practical legal experience will also be considered.
• Experience working with external legal counsel, vendors and legal documentation management processes would be advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Additional language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

Benefits
Your Australia-specific benefits include:

• Superannuation Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Wellness
• Global Recognition and Rewards Programs

We are passionate about honoring our employees’ identities and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve.

Western Union is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

10-30-2026

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.