Job Description
SPC Global (ASX:SPG) is an iconic food manufacturer with a 100-year commitment to playing a positive role in the Australian economy and manufacturing industry. Our commercial business office is in Essendon Fields, Melbourne and runs four Business Divisions – SPC, The Original Juice Co, Nature One Dairy and Natural Ingredients.
This is an exciting time to join our agribusiness as we unlock new growth potential and take our business global. Our business has recently revisited our values with purpose of globalising an iconic Australian brand.
The Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Paralegal to join the passionate SPC team.
The Paralegal plays a vital support role within the Legal & Compliance team, working closely with the Head of Legal Business Partnering, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary and broader business teams to ensure legal processes run smoothly, efficiently, and with attention to detail.
This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining legal documentation, assisting with contract lifecycle management, supporting compliance processes, and coordinating with external legal providers. It’s a great opportunity for a motivated legal support professional to gain broad exposure across commercial, regulatory, and employment law within a dynamic, fast-paced food & beverage environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Support & Document Management
Assist in the preparation, review, and formatting of commercial contracts and legal documents (e.g. NDAs, supply agreements, terms of trade).
Maintain the contract management system, including version control, filing, execution tracking, and renewal notifications.
Ensure legal templates are current and accessible and assist with template updates as needed.
Legal Administration & Operational
Coordinate the approval and signing process for contracts and legal documents.
Maintain accurate legal records, registers, and correspondence in line with privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Support the legal team with matter tracking, reporting, and diary/calendar management.
Compliance & Governance Support
Assist with the administration of compliance activities such as policy updates, training records, and regulatory submissions.
Help track and log incidents, complaints, or legal enquiries, escalating to the Head of Legal BP or Group General Counsel & Company Secretary where necessary.
Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather information for legal or compliance matters.
Company Secretarial Support
Support the Company Secretary function with the coordination of board and committee meetings, including preparation and collation of meeting papers.
Maintain statutory registers (e.g. directors, shareholdings) and assist with lodgement of ASIC forms and annual returns.
Assist with the drafting and maintenance of governance documents such as board resolutions, minutes, delegations of authority, policies.
External Counsel & Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinate with external legal providers for document sharing, invoice tracking, and status updates.
Support the People & Culture team with employment-related documentation and investigation logistics under guidance from the Head of Legal BP.
Provide general administrative support across legal, compliance, and risk management functions.
The successful candidate will have:
Tertiary qualification in law, legal studies, or business (or working towards one).
2+ years of experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role, ideally within an in-house legal team or fast-paced commercial environment.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office and document management tools (e.g. SharePoint, Plexus, DocuSign).
Exposure to contracts, reporting, administration, regulatory compliance, ASIC register, ASX listing requirements, IP registers and employment law processes preferred.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information.
Clear communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude.
Able to manage competing deadlines with professionalism.
Comfortable working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.
Our Culture:
Our employees come from all walks of life, across many cultures and backgrounds. The strength of our brands is supported through the strength of our people.
This is a rare opportunity to join a diverse, exciting workplace during a transformation period and make positive contributions to the growth of SPC.
Aside from being part of one of Australia’s most iconic businesses, SPC will also make sure you are fully trained for the job you are asked to do, and you will work in a great team environment with others who have a wealth of experience to share. We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and career development.
You will be required to meet SPC’s employment criteria which will include pre-employment medical screening. Interested?
For more information contact: [email protected] or visit www.spc.com.au or apply today!
This is an exciting time to join our agribusiness as we unlock new growth potential and take our business global. Our business has recently revisited our values with purpose of globalising an iconic Australian brand.
The Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Paralegal to join the passionate SPC team.
The Paralegal plays a vital support role within the Legal & Compliance team, working closely with the Head of Legal Business Partnering, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary and broader business teams to ensure legal processes run smoothly, efficiently, and with attention to detail.
This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining legal documentation, assisting with contract lifecycle management, supporting compliance processes, and coordinating with external legal providers. It’s a great opportunity for a motivated legal support professional to gain broad exposure across commercial, regulatory, and employment law within a dynamic, fast-paced food & beverage environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Support & Document Management
Assist in the preparation, review, and formatting of commercial contracts and legal documents (e.g. NDAs, supply agreements, terms of trade).
Maintain the contract management system, including version control, filing, execution tracking, and renewal notifications.
Ensure legal templates are current and accessible and assist with template updates as needed.
Legal Administration & Operational
Coordinate the approval and signing process for contracts and legal documents.
Maintain accurate legal records, registers, and correspondence in line with privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Support the legal team with matter tracking, reporting, and diary/calendar management.
Compliance & Governance Support
Assist with the administration of compliance activities such as policy updates, training records, and regulatory submissions.
Help track and log incidents, complaints, or legal enquiries, escalating to the Head of Legal BP or Group General Counsel & Company Secretary where necessary.
Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather information for legal or compliance matters.
Company Secretarial Support
Support the Company Secretary function with the coordination of board and committee meetings, including preparation and collation of meeting papers.
Maintain statutory registers (e.g. directors, shareholdings) and assist with lodgement of ASIC forms and annual returns.
Assist with the drafting and maintenance of governance documents such as board resolutions, minutes, delegations of authority, policies.
External Counsel & Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinate with external legal providers for document sharing, invoice tracking, and status updates.
Support the People & Culture team with employment-related documentation and investigation logistics under guidance from the Head of Legal BP.
Provide general administrative support across legal, compliance, and risk management functions.
The successful candidate will have:
Tertiary qualification in law, legal studies, or business (or working towards one).
2+ years of experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role, ideally within an in-house legal team or fast-paced commercial environment.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office and document management tools (e.g. SharePoint, Plexus, DocuSign).
Exposure to contracts, reporting, administration, regulatory compliance, ASIC register, ASX listing requirements, IP registers and employment law processes preferred.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information.
Clear communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude.
Able to manage competing deadlines with professionalism.
Comfortable working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.
Our Culture:
Our employees come from all walks of life, across many cultures and backgrounds. The strength of our brands is supported through the strength of our people.
This is a rare opportunity to join a diverse, exciting workplace during a transformation period and make positive contributions to the growth of SPC.
Aside from being part of one of Australia’s most iconic businesses, SPC will also make sure you are fully trained for the job you are asked to do, and you will work in a great team environment with others who have a wealth of experience to share. We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and career development.
You will be required to meet SPC’s employment criteria which will include pre-employment medical screening. Interested?
For more information contact: [email protected] or visit www.spc.com.au or apply today!
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Paralegal position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Essendon offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
