Paralegal in Melbourne

Concept Eight is looking for a motivated and highly organised In-House Paralegal to join our Legal team. Concept Eight is a leading Australian multi-brand franchisor, operating an extensive network of restaurants across Australia. With a diverse portfolio of well-known brands, including Noodle Box, Huxtaburger, Wok in a Box and Acai Bros, Concept Eight offers a dynamic commercial environment with exposure to a broad range of legal, regulatory and operational matters.

This role is ideally suited for a final-year law student, law graduate, or qualified or experienced paralegal looking to develop their practical legal and commercial experience within a fast-paced in-house environment. This role is varied, providing legal, compliance and administrative support across a national multi-brand franchising business. You will work closely with the Corporate Legal Counsel and collaborate with others across all areas of the business, including Operations, Marketing, Network Development and Finance. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on legal experience, take ownership of a diverse range of matters and develop a practical understanding of the legal and commercial operations of a national business.

Key Responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Franchise Documentation and Legal Drafting
• Assisting with the drafting, review and administration of franchise documentation, including franchise agreements, renewals, variations, disclosure documentation and all related correspondence;
• Preparing and reviewing notices, letters and other correspondence and documentation relating to the franchise network;
• Assisting the Corporate Legal Counsel with the preparation and review of commercial agreements and other legal documents as required;
• Maintaining accurate records of franchise documentation, key dates and contractual obligations.
• Legal Compliance and Administration
• Drafting and reviewing terms and conditions for marketing campaigns and promotional activities, including assessing on trade promotion requirements, permits and applicable consumer law obligations;
• Assisting with the administration and monitoring of obligations under the Franchising Code of Conduct and updating documentation accordingly;
• Conducting legal research across all areas relevant to the business, preparing concise research summaries to the Corporate Legal Counsel where required;
• Monitoring and administering key legal and compliance systems, including ASIC monitoring software, Franchize Manager, the Personal Property Securities Register and DocuSign;
• Maintaining legal files, registers, templates and document management systems, as well as providing general legal and administrative support as required.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven time management and organisational skills;
• The ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced commercial environment;
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of written communication;
• Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills;
• Strong Microsoft Office and general technology skills, with an ability to adapt quickly to new systems;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to work with colleagues across all departments and levels of the business.

Qualifications and Experience

This role is particularly well suited to:

• Final year law students seeking meaningful practical legal experience alongside their studies, with a desire to work in-house post university;
• Law graduates looking to develop their commercial and in-house legal experience, including those currently undertaking PLT;
• Qualified or experienced paralegals with an interest in commercial, franchising or in-house legal work.

Previous experience in franchising, commercial law or an in-house legal environment is highly regarded, but not essential.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit: A current CV, a Cover Letter outlining their interest in the position, and their Law WAM, where applicable.

Position: In-House Paralegal
Employment: Full-Time
Location: Abbotsford, Melbourne
Commencement: January 2027, with the successful candidate required to be available for paid induction and training in December 2026.