Corporate Legal Assistant
- Support high-performing Corporate and Commercial teams
- Manage diary and inbox, prepare legal documents
- Assist with M&A transactions and Banking & Finance matters
- 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:
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Diary and inbox management
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Preparing, amending and formatting legal documents and correspondence
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Supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence, document management and coordinating signing and completion processes
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Assisting with Banking & Finance matters, including loan and security documentation, settlements and conditions precedent
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File and matter management
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Billing, timesheets and monthly reporting
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Liaising with clients, financial institutions and external stakeholders
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Coordinating document execution and transaction completions
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General administrative and secretarial support to Partners and lawyers
About You To be successful, you will have:
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A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, ideally within a Corporate or Commercial practice
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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A proactive and professional approach
What’s on Offer
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Opportunities with reputable Melbourne CBD law firms
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Exposure to high-profile corporate transactions and complex commercial matters
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Supportive and collaborative team environments
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Competitive salary packages based on experience
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Genuine career progression for experienced legal support professionals
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Permanent, full-time positions
If you’re an experienced Corporate Legal Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the roles currently available.
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
To apply online, please apply using the form below.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ellie Maguire on 0487 576 217 or email ellie@gatehouselegal.com.au.
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Contact
To apply online, please apply using the form below.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ellie Maguire on 0487 576 217 or email ellie@gatehouselegal.com.au.
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