Paralegal - Inhouse

ACOR is a national, employee-owned engineering consulting firm, offering a full range of specialist engineering services across multiple sectors. We have a proven track record for the successful delivery of large-scale multi-discipline projects, as well as smaller niche assignments. Our client’s needs are at the core of everything we do – their success is our success.

We are proud of our workplace culture, and we reward and recognise our people who best represent our company values of excellence, passion, caring, integrity, collaboration and courage.

We're currently looking for a part-time (2-3 days week) In-house Paralegal to support our legal and risk team. As an In-house Paralegal, you will support the success of ACOR, both locally and on a national level.

About The Role

• Manage workload, identify and prioritise tasks to meet the requirements of the business
• Develop an understanding of the commercial business, risk and the nature of professional consultancy services
• Reviewing consultancy services agreements and terms of engagement
• Providing internal advice and proposed amendments to be sent to clients
• Assisting in the identification and management of commercial, contractual and other risks within
• the parameters of insurance
• Supporting negotiation of sub consultancy agreements, risk reviews, legal research and corporate and legislative compliance
• Ad hoc support to the Company Secretary with compliance and regulatory task

About You

• Appreciate the coverage (and limitations) of insurances, and be able to work under tight deadlines
• Skills to be developed include legal drafting, risk assessment and mitigation, understanding
• insurance and indemnity, professional communication and commercial negotiation, contract
• management and administration and provision of practical legal advice
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Strong administration and communications skills

If you enjoy working in a team and welcome new challenges, this is a great opportunity to grow your career. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career or looking to gain more experience in an in-house legal team.

ACOR is passionate about creating a sustainable company that nurtures its people and provides excellent opportunities for advancement.

How to apply: Please submit a cover letter and your resume.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and already be residing in the country to be considered for any role.

ACOR will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies