Co-founded by ex-Eucalyptus and ex-BGC operators, Matilda is completely reimagining the visa application process in Australia by building a first-of-its-kind digital migration platform. We've recently secured Seed-stage funding and are growing fast - this is your chance to get in early and help redefine an outdated industry.
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Overview
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- We're hiring another lawyer to join our lean, high-performance team - and if you're a lawyer looking to broaden your horizons beyond a traditional legal career, this role could be for you.
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- You'll play a critical role in delivering outstanding legal services to our clients, whilst simultaneously helping to shape the digital product we're building to scale our impact.
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- We're looking for an admitted lawyer with a start‐up mindset – someone who thrives when working autonomously, enjoys streamlining processes with tech, and is driven by impact.
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- This role is perfect for a lawyer who wants to move into startups, as it's an opportunity to utilise your legal experience whilst building a much broader operational skillset and business acumen.
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If we're successful together, this will be career rocket fuel.
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The Role (What You'll Be Doing)
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- Own the Client Journey: You'll manage the client relationship and coordinate the visa application process end‐to‐end using the Matilda platform – from eligibility screening right up to lodgement.
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- Deliver Excellent Outcomes: Work with senior lawyers and migration experts to prepare and review visa applications with a high attention to detail,
and a focus on the client experience.
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- Streamline and Systematise: Identify workflow bottlenecks and help implement tools and processes that improve speed, quality, and consistency.
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- Wear Multiple Hats: Collaborate across functions – in an early‐stage startup, you'll have exposure beyond pure legal work, including Operations, Growth and Product.
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About You (Who You Are) Must‐Have
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- A law degree and 1–3 years of experience working as a lawyer.
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- Demonstrated track record of outperforming peers in academic, professional, or extracurricular settings.
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- High ownership and agency – you work autonomously, identify problems before they become blockers, and take pride in doing things well.
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- A client‐obsessed mindset – you consistently put client outcomes first, and use this to guide decisions and problem solving.
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- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
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- Strong organisational ability and attention to detail under pressure.
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Nice‐to‐Have
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- Experience in a startup, or in the migration or legal tech sector.
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- Experience using tools like Hubspot, Notion, Slack.
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- Interest in or knowledge of the Australian visa system (training will be provided).
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Logistics
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- Location: Melbourne
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- Work arrangement: Hybrid
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- Job Type: Full‐time
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- Compensation: Market-competitive salary + equity
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