Sydney Commercial Lawyer - M&A & Contracts (4-5 Pae)

Tyler Wren; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LV Leave: up to 25 days per year

Annual learning and development budget

Regular team socials and team lunches

Vibrant Surry Hills office nearCentral

Job summary

Zylo, in partnership with a respected Sydney law firm, is seeking a Paralegal to support a busy team. You will handle research, draft documents, assist with discovery, and help coordinate court appearances.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of paralegal experience, strong organisational skills, and good written and verbal communication. Full-time role based in Surry Hills with attractive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year full-time experience as a Paralegal.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and analysis
• Preparing legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and briefs
• Assisting with discovery and evidence collection
• Coordinating court appearances and depositions
• Providing general administrative support to attorneys
• Document review and preparation
• Contract negotiation
• Working directly with clients and in-house legal teams to progress legal projects
• Developing AI prompts and playbooks
• Working under close supervision of experienced senior lawyers

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or paralegal studies

Tools

Legal research databases

Case management software

Job description

Paralegal

Zylo has joined forces with a respected law firm in Sydney that values excellence in legal practice. We're searching for a talented Paralegal to become a part of their team and contribute to their commitment to client satisfaction.

Role: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal procedures and be able to support our team in various legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting legal research and analysis
• Preparing legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and briefs
• Assisting with discovery and evidence collection
• Organising and maintaining legal filesol>
• Coordinating court appearances and depositions
• Providing general administrative support to attorneys

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year full-time experience as a Paralegal
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in legal research databases and software
• Bachelor's degree in law or paralegal studies preferred

Experience in the following areas is highly regarded:

• Commercial Law
• Litigation
• Insolvency Law
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

If you are a dedicated and driven Paralegal looking to contribute to a dynamic legal team, we encourage you to apply.

LegalVision provides unlimited legal support to businesses of all sizes through our innovative fixed-fee membership model. Using custom-built technology, we deliver fast, high-quality legal advice with predictable pricing, creating better outcomes for clients and more rewarding careers for our team.

With operations across Australia, the UK and New Zealand, we've been recognised as a 5 Star Employer of Choice, Top 25 Attraction Firm, and Law Firm of the Year. We're growing rapidly, and we're looking for talented individuals who want to be part of something different.

The Opportunity

To support our ongoing growth, we are recruiting a team of motivated paralegals to work closely with our commercial contracts lawyers on a range of legal projects for a growing number of Australian and international businesses.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Document review and preparation
• Contract negotiation
• Working directly with clients and in-house legal teams to progress legal projects
• Developing AI prompts and playbooks
• Working under close supervision of experienced senior lawyers

We welcome applications from career paralegals as well as university students with at least twelve months of their studies remaining who are available to work full-time year-round.

The Ideal Candidate

• Prior experience as Paralegal or administrative assistant in a busy environment.
• Available to work full-time in our Surry Hills office.
• Full work rights in Australia.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
• Highly efficient, organised, and tech savvy.
• Cool and calm under pressure.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a high-performing team.

The Perks

• Gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and commercial matters.
• With our 'LV Leave' benefit, receive up to 25 days of paid annual leave per year, with additional days after 2 years of service, plus paid parental leave, birthday leave, and volunteering leave.
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development.
• Regular team socials, drinks and team lunches.
• Vibrant office environment in Surry Hills super close to Central Station.