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Legal Executive/Paralegal

JuniorMid levelFull-timeOfficeCanberra ACT, AustraliaPosted 6 months agoVerified 10 hours ago
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About the job

Step into a newly created Legal Executive/Paralegal job for the foreign investment team, where you can truly make it your own and shape how this function operates within a leading M&A practice. Play a pivotal part in major, high-value transactions that directly influence commercial outcomes and deal success. Join a collaborative M&A team in Canberra that values initiative, ownership, and the chance to build a unique specialist skill set.

You'll be responsible for

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Managing interaction and workflow

Managing the interaction and workflow between the FIRB portal and the legal team, ensuring all submissions and updates are actioned promptly.
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Overseeing FIRB portal administration

Overseeing FIRB portal administration, maintaining oversight of deliverables on matters, including tracking deadlines and ensuring timely client deliverables.
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Coordinating workflow

Coordinating workflow and project-managing the broader team to keep matters moving efficiently, supporting a high volume of internal stakeholders as part of complex, multi-partner transactions.

Key criteria

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Paralegal or legal assistant experience

Demonstrated experience in corporate or transactional legal environments.

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Strong organisational skills

Proven ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.

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Attention to detail

Commitment to accuracy and timely completion of tasks.

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5 criteria for this job
Paralegal or legal assistant experience
Demonstrated experience in corporate or transactional legal environments.

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Strong organisational skills
Proven ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.

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Attention to detail
Commitment to accuracy and timely completion of tasks.

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Relationship-building skills
Ability to foster strong internal collaborations across teams.

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Familiarity with legal portals
Experience working with document management systems and workflows.

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