Paralegal & Team Assistant (Fintech)

TL;DR

Paralegal & Team Assistant (Fintech): Providing dual-function operational support to Legal and Finance departments with an accent on contract lifecycle management, corporate governance, and team administration. Focus on maintaining high-level organizational standards, managing sensitive documentation, and facilitating cross-functional workflows in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Location: Must be based in Sydney, Australia (Hybrid role).

Company

hirify.global is a leading Australian non-bank lender and fintech startup pioneering the Buy Now, Sell Later solution to make property finance seamless and accessible.

What you will do

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, routing for digital signatures, and maintaining digital archives.
• Assist with corporate governance, including filings, entity management, and organizing board meeting materials.
• Conduct preliminary legal research on regulatory updates and compliance standards.
• Coordinate calendars, travel, and meetings for both Legal and Finance teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendors and external service providers.
• Facilitate seamless workflow integration between Legal/Finance and other internal departments like HR, Sales, and Product.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Team Assistant in a corporate or fiduciary environment.
• High proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, and electronic signature tools like DocuSign or Adobe Sign.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks across two departments.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive legal and financial data with absolute discretion.
• Must be based in Sydney and able to work in a hybrid office environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Birthday leave plus an additional day of paid leave for life events or mental health resets.
• Two weeks of remote work from any location per year.
• Access to professional development and internal learning initiatives.
• Active social scene with regular team events.