Paralegal

Role Purpose

This role is a senior legal position within our boutique Australian commercial law firm. The successful

candidate will act as the primary lawyer running client files and managing legal matters, effectively

mirroring the Principal Lawyer. You will independently handle client communications, draft and

negotiate contracts, advise on commercial legal matters, and manage a junior lawyer. While the

Principal Lawyer will oversee your work and provide strategic direction, you will take day-to-day

carriage of matters and serve as the main point of contact for clients.

Key Responsibilities :

Client ; Matter Management

Act as primary lawyer on allocated files, responsible for progressing matters from initial

instructions to completion.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:

Client Services Agreements and Terms of Business

o Business sale/purchase agreements

Commercial leases and licences

Independent contractor agreements

Employment contracts

Wide variety of website terms & conditions, privacy policies, disclaimers

Franchise, consultancy, and service agreements

Provide written legal advice in clear, commercially practical and plain English language.

Manage client communications via email and ensure timely, professional responses.

Escalate high-risk or strategic issues to the Principal Lawyer for direction.

Practice Support & Oversight

Supervise and delegate work to a junior lawyer, ensuring accuracy and development.

Assist with client onboarding, file opening, and matter scoping.

Maintain accurate records of advice, contracts, and correspondence.

Manage workflow to ensure deadlines and client expectations are met.

Shift time: 07:00 am to 04:00 pm
Location: Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Chennai

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person