Paralegal

About Torrens University Australia
- At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities - and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
- Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative, and courageous - with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration, and innovation, where people love what they do.
- What’s the job?
- We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Paralegal to join our in-house legal team. This role will support the General Counsel & Company Secretary and lawyers within our operational group across Australia, New Zealand, and China. The Paralegal will play a key role in managing legal processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting legal operations with efficiency and professionalism.
- NOTE: You must hold full working rights in Australia to be successfully considered for this role. This role does not provide sponsorship opportunities. Also, you must demonstrate experience as a paralegal in Higher Education or demonstrate significant experience working in a Private Law Firm or an in house legal team.
- Day-to-day accountabilities:
- Provide reliable and practical legal administration support to the lawyers in the Legal Department.- Manage contracts approvals from end to end through the internal contract management platform (Coupa).- Draft, review, and manage low-risk contracts, including but not limited to, template-based Student Placement Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements.- Manage and triage requests for legal services via the Legal inbox or equivalent platform we are developing.- Manage, collate and prepare University response to court processes and information requests in a timely and professional manner, under the supervision of a lawyer.- Maintain and update the Legal team landing page on the Intranet.- Provide administrative support to the lawyers, including the processing of all contracts for signing, via DocuSign or otherwise.- Assist with general administrative duties while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

Who you are- A career Paralegal with a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.- A minimum of 3 years’ experience providing legal support for commercial transactions and/or litigation in a high-quality in-house legal team or private law firm.- Experience responding to court processes and managing information requests.- Strong document drafting skills, particularly with template agreements.- A collaborative, approachable, and practical mindset to provide realistic advice and support.- A proactive attitude in encouraging early engagement and collaboration across teams.
- Why join us?
- Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, _Australian Financial Review_ named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
- What we offer:

- We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:
- Study free in a course/degree related to your position- Access to internal opportunities - Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation
- Hiring process
- We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you want to know more, or need assistance or accommodation during the recruiting phase, please contact your recruiter at- To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit.
- We’d love to hear from you.

Applications close: Sunday 9th March
- Job Reference: R26455

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