At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the legal team with admin tasks, document prep, and managing legal systems.
- Company: Join Opal, a leading packaging company focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Part-time role with flexible hours, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and learning in a diverse workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic legal team while enhancing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal admin, tech systems, and strong MS Office skills required.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
Opal is an innovative and solutions led paper and packaging group striving for excellence in everything we do. A member of NIPPON PAPER GROUP, Opal has operations in Australia and New Zealand, making us one of Australasia's leading packaging companies. We manufacture goods that you see, touch, and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce. We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainability!
An exciting 12 month Fixed Term Contract Part-Time (4 days per week) opportunity to join a fun, dynamic, and collaborative legal team. Are you an organised and proactive professional ready to optimise legal department operations and make a meaningful impact? We're looking for an experienced Legal Operations Coordinator to join our talented and supportive Legal team. Initially based in Burnley, VIC and reporting to the Group General Counsel, this role offers the chance to enhance legal processes, manage digital legal systems, and help drive operational excellence across our department.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing high-level administrative and document preparation support to the legal team, including drafting simple legal documents and confidentiality agreements.
- Assisting with Company Secretariat administration, including meeting preparation, agenda drafting, and compliance record-keeping.
- Managing legal online systems (such as Xakia and NetDocs) and driving the development of automated workflows to improve team efficiency.
- Tracking legal spend, reviewing external invoices, and preparing monthly budget reports for leadership.
- Supporting compliance oversight, documentation management, and internal policy implementation.
Why you'll love working with us:
- Meaningful Work - Contribute to key operational initiatives that streamline our legal functions and support business growth.
- Incredible Team - Work with experienced legal professionals in a collaborative, supportive, and friendly environment.
- Flexibility - Enjoy a supportive workplace that embraces flexible work arrangements.
We are able to offer a varied career journey with experiential learning gained from cross-functional and lateral moves. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we look for curious individuals who thrive in an environment of change.
Specifically for this role, we expect you will have:
- A qualification in Business Administration or a related field.
- Proven experience managing legal administrative tasks, legal tech systems (e.g., Xakia, NetDocs), and budget/invoice tracking.
- Strong proficiency across the MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) with a knack for process improvement and workflow automation.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate across all levels of the business.
Legal Operations Coordinator employer: Opal
Opal Packaging Plus is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in Pemulwuy, NSW. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful projects. Join us to be part of a dynamic environment where your strategic insights can drive significant impact and success.
