About the Role As Legal Support Officer, you will provide administrative and operational support to ensure the effective delivery of legal services across the business. You will be responsible for preparing, managing and coordinating legal documentation, maintaining compliance requirements and supporting the day-to-day operations of the Legal function.

Key responsibilities include

Franchise Documentation Management

- Prepare and coordinate franchise-related documentation, including franchise agreements, disclosure documents, sale of business agreements, licences and related legal documents.
- Manage document execution processes and stakeholder follow-up.
- Ensure documentation is accurate, compliant and completed within required timeframes.

Legal Administration and Document Control
- Maintain organised and auditable legal records and filing systems.
- Manage document templates, version control and document consistency.
- Provide administrative support including document preparation, formatting and correspondence.
- Coordinate meetings and prepare agendas and minutes as required.

Trademark Administration
- Maintain trademark registers and monitor key renewal dates.
- Liaise with external advisors regarding filings, renewals and related matters.
- Assist with trademark reporting and compliance requirements.

Corporate Governance and Compliance
- Maintain company records, registers and statutory documents.




- Prepare and coordinate ASIC-related filings and documentation.
- Support governance processes and ensure records remain accurate and current.

Stakeholder Support
- Assist internal stakeholders with legal documentation requests.
- Coordinate documentation relating to business and store transactions.
- Build strong working relationships across multiple business functions.

About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- At least 3 years' experience in a legal support, legal administration or paralegal role.
- Experience preparing and managing legal documentation within either private practice or an in-house environment.
- Solid organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Highly regarded:

- Experience within franchising, retail or multi-site business environments.
- Exposure to corporate governance, ASIC compliance or company secretarial processes.
- Experience with trademark administration or intellectual property matters.
- Familiarity with DocuSign, LawVu or similar legal technology platforms.
- Relevant qualifications in Law, Legal Studies or a related discipline.

[email protected] 0450 363 147

📌 Legal Support Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Sharp u0026 Carter
📍 Sydney