Paralegal - Casual

Company Description

At NEXTDC we have been building the heart of Australia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the broad requirements of local and international companies.

We are establishing a new data centre in KL, meeting the current and future digital needs of Malaysia by accelerating job skills, direct investment and economic prosperity.

At NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company.

**Job Description**:
As our Paralegal, you’ll be responsible for providing timely and effective paralegal support to the Legal and Compliance Team to assist the team in supporting the wider NEXTDC business.

**What you’ll do**:

- Provide effective legal and administrative support to the Legal and Compliance Team
- Research and analyse legal issues as requested by the team to support innovative approaches to the provision of legal advice
- Undertake project tasks and provide reports in relation to legal and contract management issues
- Assist Legal and Compliance Team with range of tasks across the variety of practice areas in which the team operates, including taking carriage for reviewing, negotiating and drafting signoffs for contracts
- Develop and maintain current knowledge in relation to NEXTDC’s business (including policies and procedures) and the legal practice areas in which the paralegal works
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

**About you**:

- Maintain confidential and privileged information in an appropriate manner
- Capability to build relationships cross-functionally
- Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to work flexibility and navigate ambiguity in a collaborative environment
- Ability to prioritise competing demands for high impact change and drive multiple initiatives to conclusion in a timely manner
- Proactively seek knowledge and embrace technology
- High degree of integrity and trust
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent drafting skills and a high attention to detail

**Qualifications**:
**What you’ll bring**:

- Undertaking a Bachelor of Laws / JD
- Strong academic results
- Quick learner with strong analytical abilities and attention to details
- Ability to work independently on tasks as well as within a team, build relationships with other business functions and become a trusted advisor (legal, finance, compliance etc)
- Working knowledge of the fundamental legal provisions of commercial contracts
- Background in IT/telecommunications desirable but not essential

Additional Information
- Opportunity to be a vital part of NEXTDC
- Inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture
- Awesome employee benefits (gifted share options, NEXTDC days, volunteer days, ability to purchase extra leave, professional development, holistic wellbeing and mental health programs and more)
- Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow)

**Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.**

**Make NEXTDC your next move.