Senior Corporate Legal Assistant

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment · Melbourne CBD VIC · Full time
Posted 2d ago

Senior Corporate Legal Assistant

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment
~$100k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide high-level support to lawyers in a national commercial firm
  • Manage matter files and assist with corporate transactions
  • Coordinate meetings and client communications

  • 5+ years legal assistant experience
  • Progressive national commercial firm
  • Up to $100k salary DOE

Experienced Legal Assistant ready for a new challenge? Join a growing national commercial firm supporting high-performing lawyers.

Senior Corporate Legal Assistant  

A growing national commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join their Melbourne team.

The firm advises businesses, private clients, and organisations across a range of practice areas, including corporate advisory, commercial transactions, property, disputes, and private client matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised legal support professional with 5+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Legal PA who enjoys working closely with Partners and Lawyers in a collaborative and high-performing environment.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide high-level support across a range of matters, including:

  • Managing matter files and supporting day-to-day workflows

  • Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence

  • Assisting with corporate transactions, commercial agreements, property matters, and general advisory work

  • Coordinating meetings, deadlines, and client communications

  • Managing diaries and providing Partner support

  • Liaising with clients and external stakeholders

  • Assisting with billing and general administrative tasks

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Legal PA

  • Experience supporting Partners and senior lawyers within a Corporate, Commercial, Property, or Disputes team

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

  • The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment

  • A proactive, professional, and team-focused approach

This is a great opportunity to join a growing national firm, work alongside experienced practitioners, and gain exposure to a diverse range of high-quality commercial matters.

Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ellie Maguire on 0487 576 217 or email ellie@gatehouselegal.com.au.

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Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ellie Maguire on 0487 576 217 or email ellie@gatehouselegal.com.au.

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Skills

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