Paralegal - Corporate, Risk and Compliance

Working at Transurban is different; it's a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create transportation solutions-building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads-to solve pressing transport challenges.

About the role:

We’re seeking a Paralegal – Corporate, Risk and Compliance to play a key role in supporting the compliance, contract management, corporate governance and risk management that are overseen by the Transurban, North America legal team.

You’ll join an innovative and supportive team, who thrive on building strong and effective relationships across the business.

As our Paralegal – Corporate, Risk and Compliance, you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It’s meaningful, challenging and exciting work.

Day-to-day, you will manage the running of the legal team by doing the following:

• Support the Head of Compliance and Privacy as required to ensure Transurban North America is meeting its compliance obligations.
• Advise and assist the business units on compliance activities.
• Review legal documents for the purposes of complying with contractual obligations, including the management of legal review for complex contracts with appropriate internal or external legal counsel.
• Assist in the drafting of legal documents, including shareholder and manager resolutions and written consents.
• Coordinate entity management for all subsidiaries in all jurisdictions including annual reports and other filings in conjunction with registered agent.
• Manage and have primary responsibility for all document management systems to ensure that all legal documents are properly filed and accessible to the members of the legal team and to the broader business.
• Reviewing concession agreements and project financing documents to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Engage with and advise the North America executives and leadership teams on all risk related matters including emerging and strategic risks and know when to pursue relevant risk management implementation on broader Transurban projects and acquisitions.

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferable skills and experience, including:

• 3+ years’ experience as a paralegal in a corporate and/or commercial practice in an in-house or large law firm environment.
• Demonstrated experience being flexible and adapting to shifting priorities, while actively contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Exemplary attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated experience effectively working with people at all levels of an organization, including senior executives and board members.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, preferred.

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.

With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

A competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, STD and LTD insurance and retirement plan.

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status)
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests
• Health and wellbeing support-access to Headspace, Ginger, wellness facilities, and more
• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days

It is Transurban’s policy to maintain a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that prohibits discriminatory practices, including sexual harassment and harassment based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran or military status (including status as a U.S. uniformed services member or reservist or a spouse, child or qualifying dependent of a service member), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Transurban’s commitment to equal employment opportunity encompasses not only compliance with all civil rights laws, but also our commitment to fostering an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of employment. We celebrate the diversity of our team and the communities we serve, and we continually challenge ourselves to do more to propel a culture of inclusion and respect at our company, in our communities, and within the transportation industry. Everyone at Transurban plays a role in creating a culture where all individuals can contribute, thrive, and prosper.