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We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, technology oriented and client focused paralegal with a growth mindset to join Macquarie’s Global Legal and Governance Group Commercial team.

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?

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In this role, you will provide paralegal and practice management support to a high performing, client focused legal team that is responsible for advising the Macquarie Group globally on technology, real-estate and commercial contracts. You will work on strategic projects across different practice groups and jurisdictions. This is a great opportunity to launch your career working under some of the best lawyers in the business, on the most cutting edge matters in technology and financial services.

Under appropriate supervision, you will support our Lawyers with contract review, legal research, and practice management related initiatives. In particular, you will have the opportunity to drive the group’s recently introduced streamlined legal services (SLS) program. The SLS program looks to drive efficiency, improve client experience and promote career development by empowering our paralegals to take ownership of certain engagements for our clients.

You will have the opportunity to review and draft contracts, interact with and build rapport with our business clients across the globe and advise on simple contract law matters. You will also have the opportunity to be supervised and trained by some of the best lawyers in the game. You will improve your skills in practice management by assisting with tasks such as filing and reporting, and play a pivotal role in driving practice excellence initiatives through process improvements and technology adoption.

What you offer

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• Experience working as a paralegal in a busy law firm or inhouse legal team
• Legal research skills
• Self-motivation with the ability to work creatively and independently in a dynamic and client focused team environment
• Pragmatic and agile mindset, ability to prioritise and perform under pressure
• Technology oriented perspective with advanced Microsoft office skills in Word, Excel, Sharepoint, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience 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 Group

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Our Legal and Governance Group is 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

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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

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.