Legal Administrator

at  Lonsec Group

Legal Administrator
About Lonsec
Lonsec is a leading investment research powerhouse in Australia, empowering financial experts, fund managers, and super funds with top-notch research, market insights, and portfolio construction tools. Our mission is to fuel the financial industry’s growth by providing unparalleled knowledge and expertise.
About The Role
We’re seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Administrator to join our team! As a key member of our Legal Department, you’ll be responsible for providing administrative support and coordination for contracts and legal matters. You’ll work closely with our General Counsel to manage, develop, and prepare contracts, while also engaging with internal and external stakeholders as needed. This role is a 14-month fixed-term contract covering parental leave. This role offers flexibility in a hybrid working model with the option to be based in Melbourne or Sydney.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to our General Counsel
• Review, summarize, and cross check documents and contracts with precision
• Develop and maintain contract management documentation and procedures
• Assist with editing and drafting various agreements
• Manage contract execution, both internally and externally
• Oversee corporate housekeeping tasks, including tracking registers and filing documents
• Coordinate digital communication and filing systems
• Track external legal costs and ensure timely payment of invoices
• Develop and maintain contract template suites and various clause banks
• Conduct preliminary research on assigned topics, including legislation and regulatory changes
• Contribute to the legal department’s performance and compliance with contracts
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and take on additional duties as needed

About you:

• Experience in contract management or administration
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail is paramount
• Willingness to learn, adapt to change, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently while being a team player
• Critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Proactive approach with a positive attitude and commitment to delivering excellent legal support

What we offer

• Ongoing flexible working arrangements
• Family friendly work-life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer and Study leave
• Genuinely open and supportive culture with an approachable executive team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Wellness program (including an annual wellness reimbursement for all staff to put towards health and wellness-related activities)
• Social and charity events

If you’re a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting the legal function, we want to hear from you!
Lonsec is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people belonging to groups underrepresented in Financial Services.
Working rights - You must hold current permanent and full-time working rights in Australia eg. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Job ID 139

• Provide administrative support to our General Counsel
• Review, summarize, and cross check documents and contracts with precision
• Develop and maintain contract management documentation and procedures
• Assist with editing and drafting various agreements
• Manage contract execution, both internally and externally
• Oversee corporate housekeeping tasks, including tracking registers and filing documents
• Coordinate digital communication and filing systems
• Track external legal costs and ensure timely payment of invoices
• Develop and maintain contract template suites and various clause banks
• Conduct preliminary research on assigned topics, including legislation and regulatory changes
• Contribute to the legal department’s performance and compliance with contracts
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and take on additional duties as neede