Paralegal

Position: Paralegal (Permanent)
Role Overview

This role supports the organisation’s legal, compliance, and risk management functions through strong coordination, governance, and operational oversight. The position plays a key role in ensuring best-practice compliance across multiple jurisdictions, while enabling the business to operate efficiently and scale responsibly.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors (including legal counsel and insurance partners), you will help manage regulatory obligations, corporate governance, and risk processes as the business expands into new markets and undertakes strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare Board and Committee documentation, including agendas, minutes, reports, and charters.

* Manage the full lifecycle of corporate entities, from incorporation through to dissolution.

* Maintain statutory registers and ensure accurate records for Directors and Officers.

* Oversee timely completion of statutory filings via external service providers.

* Manage Delegation of Authority updates and associated communications.

* Coordinate notarisation and Apostille requirements as needed.

* Oversee global licensing requirements for contractors and professional services.

* Manage business registrations, annual returns, and corporate compliance filings.

* Coordinate the annual compliance training cycle in collaboration with People & Culture.

* Support the review, rollout, and communication of internal policies.

* Provide support for RFPs, proposals, and client-facing compliance queries.

* Assist with insurance administration, including renewal coordination.

* Support claims management and maintenance of risk registers.

* Conduct vendor risk assessments and ongoing reviews.

* Contribute to crisis management planning and business continuity exercises.

Success Measures

* Delivery of efficient, well-structured legal and compliance support.

* Continuous improvement of systems, processes, and governance frameworks.

* Strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

* Proactive contribution to a compliant, well-governed, and scalable business environment.

Experience & Capabilities

* Legal, business, or related qualification with 3+ years’ experience in a professional services environment (legal, accounting, audit, or similar).

* Experience working across multiple jurisdictions strongly preferred.

* Open to candidates transitioning into legal, compliance, or risk-focused roles.

* Demonstrated ability to manage complex processes involving multiple stakeholders.

* Strong organisational and project management capability.

* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business environment