Senior Paralegal

1 week ago

North Sydney Council, Australia Shift Full time
Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Who is Shift? At Shift, we're business specialists dedicated to helping Australian SMEs take control of their cashflow, streamline trade terms and choose the right financial products. We believe Australian businesses are the driving force behind our economy and are core to our communities. That's why our business expertise, focus on relationships, and market-leading technology is at the core of everything we do. We've helped solve the credit and payment pain points for more than 25,000 businesses, providing over $3.5 billion in aggregate funding. Our unique approach to product innovation combined with our collaborative culture means you can build your career in a supportive environment. You'll be joining a diverse team of over 250 people who are always looking to deliver better outcomes for Australian businesses.

About the role: Are you a motivated and commercially savvy Legal Counsel looking to make an impact? Join our dynamic in-house legal team and work closely with the General Counsel as well as Collections, Workout and Credit teams. You will provide practical and strategic legal support across loan documentation, security arrangements, recovery processes and compliance matters, playing a key role in supporting our company's growth and operations.

What you'll do
  • Prepare and lodge caveats and manage mortgage and caveat registrations with land registries
  • Support Collections and Workout teams with legal and compliance queries and AFCA responses
  • Assist with debt recovery and enforcement processes, including mortgagee repossessions, and winding-up applications
  • Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, and affidavits
  • Conduct legal research and prepare matter summaries and present to our internal legal team
  • Liaise with borrowers & legal representatives
  • Preparation of matters for hearing, mediation, and negotiation, including gathering evidence and working on strategy with the team
  • File management
  • Compliance and risk management
  • Engage with external law firms where required
  • Settlement discussions and alternative dispute resolutions
What you'll bring
  • Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree
  • Admission as a solicitor in Australia with a current practicing certificate
  • Strong knowledge of loan documentation, security arrangements and enforcement processes
  • Excellent drafting, analytical and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in clear, simple language
  • Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Key benefits
  • Collaborative teams – a flat structure means everyone can learn from colleagues and senior leaders around the business.
  • Be involved – come together with all of your colleagues every 100 days to share the product and technology roadmap and business strategy.
  • Flexible working environment – we're headquartered in North Sydney with state-based workplaces and offer a flexible work policy.
  • Family support – industry leading 26 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Varied workspaces – our office enables areas for collaboration, brainstorming and socialising as well as focus zones.
  • Range of benefits supporting your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing. From a day off on your birthday to excellent end of trip facilities.
Role details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Legal

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