Legal & Commerical Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sunshine Coast, Australia Black Cat Civil Pty Ltd Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

The Company

Black Cat Civil are a rapidly growing civil contractor based on the Sunshine Coast delivering a diverse range of civil infrastructure across rural and regional Australia.

Black Cat prides itself on delivering value for money for its clients and sharing its success with its people.

The Opportunity

As part of our continued growth, Black Cat Civil is seeking a highly organised and proactive individual in a newly created position, providing dedicated support to our Group Legal and Commercial Manager. In this pivotal role, you'll act as their trusted right hand—to ensure the smooth operation of legal, commercial, and administrative functions across the broader Black Cat Civil business group.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who's eager to learn, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to grow with a dynamic and supportive team.

Key responsibilities include:


• Drafting, formatting, and reviewing correspondence and legal documents.


• Assisting in the development and implementation of business wide systems and procedures.


• Compiling and organising documentation for internal and external use.


• Preparing reports and maintaining digital records.


• Managing files (both hard copy and electronic).


• Providing executive level support across the wider Black Cat business group.


• Coordinating calendars and ensuring key deadlines are met.


• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including scheduling meetings.


• Handling general administrative tasks.

Desired skills & experience


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).


• Professionalism, discretion, and a high level of integrity.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• High attention to detail, especially in data entry and document preparation.


• A positive, proactive and adaptable mindset.

Highly Regarded attributes


• Previous experience in a similar role (e.g administration, paralegal, legal secretary).


• Tertiary qualifications in business, or contract management (desirable but not essential).

We're committed to helping the right person grow into this role and beyond. With training and development opportunities, this is an ideal position for someone looking to build a long-term career in legal, commercial, or business operations.

Our Culture

Black Cat Civil is a tight knit team, led by our 2 owners Jai and Brendan. Our business rewards performance and loyalty with opportunities to grow your career with the business. The team is highly supportive and flexible to individual's work - life requirements.

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds like something you would like to be a part of, send your CV and cover letter to or click apply.

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