At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia & Asia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local, international hyperscale customers.
NEXTDC is an exciting ASX 100-listed technology company, only 15 years young and operating 17 data centres across 7 major cities in Australia, with multiple international sites on their journey to supporting our customer’s digital infrastructure.
At NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company.
Where Cloud lives and AI thrives
Job Description
We’re looking for a Paralegal who’s ready to make an impact across a diverse portfolio of legal matters, from corporate and regulatory to complex international projects.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a passionate in-house legal team on high-profile deals and strategic projects across Australia and Southeast Asia. You’ll play a key role in supporting our legal operations, contract management and compliance framework.
What you’ll do:
- Provide effective legal and administrative support to the Legal Team
- Support the legal team in preparing, reviewing, negotiating and managing a wide range of contracts.
- Research and analyse legal issues to support innovative approaches to the provision of legal advice
- Coordinate document approvals and execution, maintain legal registers, and support corporate governance processes.
- Undertake project tasks and provide reports in relation to legal and contract management issues
- Develop and maintain current knowledge in relation to NEXTDC’s business (including policies and procedures) and the legal practice areas in which the paralegal works
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Our team is hiring this casual position to work with us 2 days a week (what days may be flexible to your schedule). We are happy to consider applications from Canberra or Brisbane based candidates.
Qualifications
- High degree of integrity and trust
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent drafting skills, highly organised and a high attention to detail
- Strong academic results
- Ability to work independently on tasks as well as within a team, build relationships with other business functions and become a trusted advisor (legal, finance, compliance etc)
- Working knowledge of the fundamental legal provisions of commercial contracts
- Experience within a law firm or office environment desirable but not essential
Additional Information
- Opportunity to be a vital part of NEXTDC and the expanding Data Centre world
- Inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture
- Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow)
Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.
Make NEXTDC your next move.
What We Do
NEXTDC is an ASX100 listed technology company enabling business transformation through innovative data centre outsourcing solutions and connectivity services.
As Australias largest locally owned and operated data centre provider, NEXTDC is Australia’s most trusted provider of premium data centre solutions.
With a national footprint of nine data centres certified to the highest global standards, NEXTDC provides secure, reliable, and high‑performance data centre and interconnection solutions to enterprise and government organisations.
NEXTDC has built and operates Australia’s most cloud‑connected data centre network, providing organisations with the most direct access to the leading public cloud platforms, networks, and IT services infrastructure.
Recognised by Frost & Sullivan as the leading data centre solutions in the Australian market, NEXTDC is Australia’s only data centre provider who operates a nationwide network of Tier IV and Tier III facilities in the country's national growth markets.
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