Please note that we will only be able to accept candidates who have the appropriate rights and documentation for employment in Australia.
This is a 6 month contract with possible extension (Maternity Cover)
Axi is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting. Our business has evolved into a world-class, multifaceted brokerage with offices in six regions. With heavy investment in the latest trading technology, Axi seeks to offer the most comprehensive end-to-end trading experience available, servicing traders of all levels from beginners to institutional-level clients.
As a Legal Administrator, you will provide legal and administrative support to our Legal & Contracts team, working closely with the Senior Lawyer and Contracts Manager. You will play an important role in reviewing standard commercial agreements, supporting supplier and counterparty onboarding, coordinating KYC documentation, and ensuring our contract management processes operate efficiently.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career legal professional or recent Law graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in an international, fast-paced Financial Services environment.
- Review, mark up, and process standard-form contracts, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), vendor agreements, and other low-risk commercial contracts under the supervision of the Senior Lawyer.
- Respond to Know Your Customer (KYC) and entity documentation requests from financial counterparties and suppliers by coordinating with internal stakeholders to gather the required information.
- Support the onboarding of new suppliers and counterparties by collecting documentation, coordinating approvals, and ensuring onboarding requirements are met.
- Assist with contract lifecycle management, including renewals, expiries, terminations, and offboarding activities.
- Maintain and update contract registers, legal matter trackers, KYC records, and onboarding logs.
- Coordinate electronic signature processes using DocuSign.
- Support legal document management and filing activities.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to collect information required for contract reviews and onboarding.
- Identify and escalate complex legal or commercial matters to the Senior Lawyer for review.
- Provide general administrative support to the Legal & Contracts team as required.
- 2–4 years' experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or in a similar legal support role involving commercial contracts and NDAs.
- Fresh Law graduates with relevant internships, placements, or practical legal experience are encouraged to apply.
- Experience working within a law firm or an in-house legal team.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to take ownership of responsibilities.
- Strong administrative and time management skills.
- Experience within Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, or other regulated industries.
- Exposure to regulatory documentation or working with financial regulators.
- Experience supporting supplier onboarding, KYC, or corporate governance activities.
- Familiarity with contract management systems and DocuSign.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn in a dynamic global business.
- Competitive and attractive compensation.
- Extensive learning opportunities, including professional training, certifications, and ongoing career development.
- A collaborative and supportive global Legal team.
- Opportunity to gain exposure to international commercial contracts, legal operations, and Financial Services regulation.
- Health Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Opportunities to grow your legal career within a global financial organisation.
- Talent Acquisition Interview (45 minutes)
- Hiring Manager Interview (60 minutes)
- Final Interview (60 minutes)
Please note that our organization works with recruitment agencies on a pre-approved basis only. A recruitment agency that wishes to submit candidate profiles or resumes for consideration must obtain prior written consent from our Talent Acquisition team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, and we will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Should we receive an unsolicited resume from a recruitment agency that does not have prior written consent, we will not be responsible for the payment of any fees related to the recruitment of the candidate represented in the unsolicited resume.
At Axi, we prioritize creating a workplace that upholds fairness and respect for all. We encourage every individual within our community to contribute towards a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is treated with the dignity they deserve. We make all employment-related decisions—whether in hiring, compensation, training, performance reviews, or termination—based on merit and without bias, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We consciously work to identify and overcome any unconscious biases, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels genuinely welcomed and valued.
