About the Role

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you'll be a vital partner to our business and legal team. We're looking for someone who can expertly triage workflow, conduct initial document review, provide input and guidance on statements of work, and ensure all contracts are developed in line with MLA’s policies. If you thrive on early engagement with key stakeholders and ensuring smooth internal approval processes, we want to hear from you!

Our ideal Paralegal is someone who:

• Is a high performing team player that works collaboratively with others.
• Has a solid understanding of the principles of contract law and the ability to explain them to internal stakeholders
• Can adequately identify, allocate and manage contract and project risks and exposures
• Maintains a client centric approach and ability to build relationships across the business
• Delivers high quality work within tight timeframes
• Has excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage (and prioritise) multiple tasks simultaneously
• Exhibits enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and actively partake in the transformation of our team.
• Is a current law student and has a minimum of two years remaining before completing their law degree or you’re a current paralegal or law clerk.

The successful candidate will be required to hold an appropriate visa/residency status for full time employment in Australia. For more information refer to the position description.
Apply now via the link to submit your application (incl. resume).

What’s on offer?

A role within a diverse, supportive and professional team with the opportunity to build and develop foundational legal skills and business partnering skills essential to any future role.

The Australian red meat and livestock industry is passionate about caring about our animals, land, people and communities. Working together, we strive to push boundaries and continuously improve to ensure prosperity for the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We are focused on delivering world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability

At Meat & Livestock Australia we offer a flexible hybrid work environment and benefits including paid parental leave, wellbeing support, rebatable employer salary packaging and social club activities. You'll learn on the job in a supportive environment and have access to learning and development opportunities so that you can continue to grow and develop your career.

Who are we?

Meat & Livestock Australia is a service provider to the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We work in partnership with industry and the Australian Government to deliver marketing, research and development products and services to beef, sheep and goat producers, with the core purpose to deliver world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability.​ The Australian red meat and livestock industry makes a significant contribution to the economy and livelihoods of many Australians. Australian red meat is produced in Australia in high welfare systems and is an important part of a healthy balanced diet.

Applications close: 1 August 2025
If you have a question in relation to the advertised position, contact the Human Resources team by emailing careers@mla.com.au

Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the advertisement. MLA reserves the right to close applications for the position prior to the advertised date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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