Paralegal/legal Support Officer

Company Description
**About Haircare Group**

Haircare Group is the trusted partner of the professional hair industry. We are proudly Australian, family-owned company with over 45 years in business, founded by a hairdresser for hairdressers. We are widely recognised as an industry leader in building brands and distributing haircare products and services across Australia and New Zealand.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we believe in building long term relationships with our partners whilst growing, building, and protecting the integrity of the brands we represent for long term success.

Not only that, we are a family. We are a team of fiercely enthusiastic, passionate professionals who are driving the industry forward. We have a commitment to excellence, delivering what we do with integrity and respect for each other and the community we serve together.

For us, it’s more than hair.

**Job Description**:
**About the Role**

Reporting to the In-house Counsel, the responsibilities of the Paralegal will include, but not limited to:

- Working closely with the In-house Counsel, providing assistance with legal research, fact gathering and drafting legal documentation for review
- Reviewing legal documents and providing insights that help inform and enable key decisions
- Project management and implementation of legal projects across the group, with guidance from the In-house Counsel
- Assist in delivering the group’s legal function across the business
- Playing a critical role in developing and maintaining an administration framework for the team to streamline systems and process
- Managing and implementing the groups authorised reseller program and anti-diversion initiatives
- Providing administration support to In-house Counsel and executive leaders
- Maintaining hard and electronic legal documentation and filing

**Qualifications**:
**We are seeking someone who has the following skills and experience**:

- Demonstrates knowledge and experience working across Commercial Law matters (preferred)
- Possesses knowledge of Trademarks and IP (preferred)
- Is methodical, organised and comfortable working within a fast paced, deadline driven culture
- Can work autonomously, as well as a great team player
- Demonstrates strong administrative skills, attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
- Possesses strong communication, presentation and writing skills
- Has strong relationship management skills with the ability to maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Applies analytical critical thinking skills and demonstrates continuous process improvement
- Has a passion for Legal matters with the willingness to learn, grow and develop on the job.

**Desirable**:

- Paralegal qualifications (desired but not essential)

Additional Information
**Benefits and Culture**

In exchange for your expertise and contribution, we offer the opportunity to play an exciting role in this South Australian born entrepreneurial company.

The role attracts a competitive salary and access to generous discounts on products, including the annual gratis product allowance. Join a team with a supportive, friendly and fast-paced team culture. We have free on-site parking and a state-of-the-art head office based in Marleston. We are committed to providing opportunities for our staff to grow and develop both personally and professionally, and we have a strong culture of promoting internal talent.

This is an excellent and rare opportunity to develop a long-term career in a fun and innovative industry on a growth path.

**For us, it's more than hair.**

**You must have full Australian work rights to be considered for this role.