-We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and organised paralegal with a growth mindset to join Macquarie's Global Legal and Governance Group Commercial team.
This role will be engaged on a casual part-time basis, two days per week.
At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.
- What role will you play?In this role you will provide both paralegal and administrative support to a collegiate central legal team that is responsible for advising Macquarie Group's offices globally on a variety of supplier and other commercial contracts. You will work on strategic projects in focus areas such as technology, telecommunications, real estate and business services.
Under appropriate supervision, you will support our Lawyers with contract review, legal research, and drafting simple precedent-based contract and legal documents such as powers of attorney.
In addition, you will undertake administrative tasks such as filing, contract functions, meeting materials and preparation, and reviewing various legal documentation.
- What you offer- Experience working as a paralegal in a busy law firm or inhouse legal team
- Legal research skills
- Self-motivation with the ability to work independently in a dynamic and delivery focused team environment
- Pragmatic mindset, ability to prioritise and perform under pressure in a sometimes-demanding environment
- Advanced Microsoft office skills in Word, Excel, Sharepoint, PowerPoint and OutlookExperience in the organisation and management of files, records, and documents in a matter management system such as Sharepoint.
- We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.
- About the Legal Governance GroupIn our Legal and Governance Group you will be part of a global, dynamic and independent group of lawyers, governance professionals and technical specialists that protect and represent the interests of Macquarie, our businesses and our people. Our teams are at the forefront of Macquarie, undertaking cutting edge legal and governance work to support business outcomes.
- Benefits- Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- One wellbeing leave day per year and up to five additional days leave based on length of service
- Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave as well as benefits to support you as you transition to life as a working parent
- Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
- Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
- Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion-
- If you require adjustments to your working arrangements or the recruitment process, please let us know when applying.