Senior Paralegal – Brisbane, Australia

Region: Brisbane, Australia

Ready for a fresh, new career? Look no further because one of the world’s most iconic brands can help you get there.

Why Join Us?

At Subway, “better” is baked into our DNA. We are a brand that believes in continued improvement … in our lives, our businesses, and our planet. From the handshake that started our very first sandwich shop to earning our position as one of the world’s leading restaurant brands, we’ve always embraced change and the path ahead. And today, we're making better living way easier.

Our purpose is about more than the food we serve in our restaurants. It’s centered on fueling healthy businesses and healthier lives. It is one of the most exciting times to join the Subway team and contribute to our transformational journey.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity to support our APAC team as Senior Paralegal.

As the Senior Paralegal, you will bring your depth of legal experience to assist and provide a high level of varying legal, matter management, and support (with minimal supervision and proactive initiative) to Head of Legal ANZ, Senior Corporate Counsel, and other team members within the Subway® organization.

If you feel that this is the role for you, and you are successful with your application, be ready to be Bold, Empowered, Accountable, and ready to have Fun in a fast paced and agile working environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide legal, matter management and support including but not limited to
• Responsible for processing and reporting of potential insurance matters and escalating as needed.
• Responsible for accurate completion of various reports for management
• Responsible for organizing and preparing conferences including presentation decks and event coordination.
• Responsible for overseeing matter management and invoicing with external counsel.
• Responsible for preparing instructions and briefs to external counsel.
• Researching materials for business projects and initiatives.
• General legal administrative tasks as required.
• Review draft legal documents prepared by Paralegals escalating to Senior Corporate Counsel as required. Ability to also prepare documents when needed
• Ability to contribute and manage tasks associated with special projects (including workplace auditing) and other initiatives related to the ANZ business unit
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as territory teams, mediators, government departments and financiers as required in fulfilment of responsibilities.

Skills & Abilities:

• Paralegal Certificate or Legal Studies Certificate required
• 5+ years of experience in similar role within a retail/consumer environment (QSR an advantage)
• Extensive knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, independently manage tasks, balance shifting priorities, and drive completion of team deadlines
• Strong organizational skills including legal operations and file management
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive matters with discretion
• Demonstrate an analytical approach and ability to reviewing files/matters
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and research skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point etc). Proficiency in Smart Sheets preferred.
• Ability to learn various computer platforms (ie. Legal Tracker, OnBase, Data Systems etc).

What do we Offer?

• Insurance Plans (Medical/Life)
• Pension
• Competitive Bonus
• Mobility Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Holidays
• Volunteering time
• And Many More….