Legal Assistant

Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be Earth's Finest Water®. Sourced from a natural aquifer hundreds of miles below the Earth’s surface, and bottled in Viti Levu, FIJI Water is known worldwide for its iconic square bottle, unique mineral profile, and soft smooth taste.  

FIJI Water is one of the country’s leading employers–it is innovative and safe and creates long-term personal and professional opportunities for its employees. Being part of FIJI Water is to be in a larger family of businesses and brands across the globe as a division of The Wonderful Company, and one that is helping to make the world a better place with its high-quality, healthy brands, and a mission to ensure the communities where its employees live and work thrive. That commitment extends to the FIJI Water Foundation—one of the largest philanthropic organizations in Fiji—which focuses its efforts and investments on education, clean water access, environmental sustainability, health and wellness, emergency relief, and community development.

• Prepare, review and coordinate basic legal documentation, including NDAs, MPOs and other routine agreements, templates and correspondence under the direction of Assistant General Counsel.
• Collate information and prepare first drafts of basic legal documents, management reports, summaries and correspondence.
• Coordinate contract/agreement execution requirements, including stamping, registration, filing and maintenance of executed documents and legal records.
• Conduct company, land, trademark and other registry searches, and attend to lodgements, settlements and related filings with relevant government registries and the Titles Office.
• Collect, review and circulate relevant gazettes, legal notices and regulatory updates to Assistant General Counsel and appropriate business stakeholders.
• Assist with legal research and other basic legal matters as assigned by the Assistant General Counsel.
• Provide end-to-end administrative support for the Legal/EA function, including diary coordination, meeting scheduling, appointments and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics, including flights, visa arrangements, hotel bookings, ground transport, itineraries and meeting agendas.
• Prepare and process purchase orders (POs/LPOs), obtain quotations, coordinate receipt of goods/services, verify supporting documentation and assist with payment processing.
• Maintain orderly electronic and physical document management systems, including filing, storage, retrieval, archiving and confidentiality of legal records.
• Support general office administration, including office supplies, promotional merchandise inventory, reception/telephone support and other secretarial requirements as needed.
• Support legal and business projects, events and other cross-functional initiatives, including coordination, communications and basic financial administration.
• Maintain accurate trackers, reports and records to support visibility of legal matters, deadlines and department activities.
• Perform other reasonable duties and miscellaneous tasks as required by the Assistant General Counsel.

• Paralegal qualification or study toward a law degree
• Previous experience in a top-tier or well-regarded law firm.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Law Clerk or in a similar legal support role.

If you are keen to develop your career in an exciting business with a well-regarded brand, then this could be for you.

Successful applicants must have an excellent work ethic, be self-motivated with proven problem-solving capabilities, able to meet the fast-paced nature of business demands with a “can-do” attitude, committed to delivering outputs in a timely manner, a team player, reliable, and work with minimal supervision; supports organisational philanthropic, corporate, and environmental initiatives, and models Company’s core values: Adapt and Grow, Do What’s Right, Nourish and Develop, Play to Win, and Work Together.

Please submit your applications through the link provided.

FIJI Water thanks all potential applicants and advises that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

NWVL is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, age, or other protected categories outlined by local legislation.

FIJI® Water is a natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji Islands). With its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel, and with more than double the electrolytes compared to the other two top premium bottled water brands, FIJI Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States. FIJI Water has a perfectly balanced 7.7pH. FIJI Water is available in a variety of sizes, including 330mL, 500mL, 700mL, 700mL Sports Cap, 1L, and 1.5L. 

As part of its longstanding commitment to sustainability, nearly 70% of FIJI Water’s global bottle volume is in 100% recycled plastic (rPET) including its best-selling 500mL and 330mL bottles. Since 2007, the FIJI Water Foundation has been committed to supporting environmental conservation and strengthening local communities, investing more than FJD $47 million in community development, access to safe water, education, health & wellness, and environmental sustainability. 

To discover Earth’s Finest Water®, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram.

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