Legal
Full Time
Sydney, NSW
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Together, we can do great things
We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.
We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $35 billion worth of assets across the country.
Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They’re inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.
This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.
Come join us.
The role
Join an innovative and high performing Legal, Risk, Governance and Compliance (LRGC) team as a Paralegal on a permanent full-time basis (part time will also be considered for the right candidate) and dive into a diverse range of legal, governance, insurance and compliance matters. A unique opportunity for you to support and collaborate with leading in-house and private practice lawyers, sharpening your legal skills and gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.
You will play a key role in supporting the operational effectiveness of the legal function through document management and execution, corporate governance administration and coordination of legal processes.
This role is suited to an experienced career paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of processes and enjoys building strong working relationships across a collaborative team and the broader GPT business. The role will have the support of part-time paralegals who you will also have the opportunity to mentor and support.
What you will be doing
Document Execution: Assisting with management of the electronic (DocuSign) and wet ink execution process, document execution and powers of attorney registers.
Corporate Record Keeping: Maintaining the asset and titles register, and associated training and procedures manuals.
Document and Contract Management: Assisting with the preparation, review and management of legal and governance documents and policies.
Legal and Administrative Support: Providing transaction and general administrative support, including assisting with the coordination of notices and associated settlement documentation.
Insurance & Claims Administration: Assisting with maintaining the policy summary and litigation matters summary, as well as supporting the notification and management of claims.
External Counsel & Legal Spend: administering matter management and e-billing systems, and preparing legal spend, WIP and debtor reporting.
Mentoring & Continuous Improvement: Supporting and mentoring junior paralegals, and identifying opportunities to improve legal processes, systems and document management.
What makes you stand out
You bring previous paralegal experience, ideally gained within an in-house legal team or law firm, and you are well-equipped to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment thanks to your strong organisational skills. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills are complemented by a keen attention to detail, and you are familiar with legal technology such as matter management and contract management systems.
You take a positive approach to working with legal platforms and systems, and you collaborate effectively with stakeholders, keeping them informed and up to date. You are someone who takes initiative, brings a can-do attitude, and is willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done.
You handle confidential information with a high level of integrity and professionalism. This role is open to full-time or a four-day week, and flexible working arrangements are supported for the right candidate.
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What makes us stand out
We value our people
Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.
We know the power of a great experience
Ranked 4th in the 2024 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
Achieved number 2 real estate company in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
Earned a gold ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.
Accredited Family Inclusive Workplace™.
Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Everyone counts
GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds.
Let’s get started
If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it!
submit your application and Olivia from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.
