Job Description
About Us
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Bridgit is a leading non-bank lender transforming the way Australians access property finance. Purpose-built to make property transactions faster and easier, we pioneered the Buy Now, Sell Later solution – empowering homeowners to unlock their property equity and move on their terms. With a simple digital application, fast approvals, and flexible loan options, we're making property finance seamless and stress-free.
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We're now five years old and making huge strides. We have accredited over three quarters of Australia's broker network, and launched white label solutions with Australia's largest aggregators – Connective, Aussie Home Loans, Finsure, and Loan Market Group – and we're just getting started.
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Our momentum has been recognised with awards such as Best Growth Story at the **** Fintech Awards, **** Finder People's Choice Award for Lending Innovation, finalist for Excellence in Lending (Business & Consumer) at the **** Finnies, Deloitte's Tech Fast *******, and being recognised as one of LinkedIn's top 20 Start Ups in Australia ****.
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The role
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We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and versatile Senior Paralegal to support our dynamic Legal and Finance departments. This dual-functioning role is the operational backbone of both teams, splitting time between legal administrative support (contract management, document drafting, corporate governance) and team administration (scheduling and basic reporting).
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The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced workplace, possesses excellent communication skills, and can handle sensitive information with absolute discretion.
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What you'll do:
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Legal Support & Paralegal Duties
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Contract Administration: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of contracts,



including preparing initial templates, tracking approvals, routing for digital signature (e.g., DocuSign or Adobe Sign), and maintaining the organised digital archive and file structure.
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Document Drafting: Assist in drafting, proofreading, and formatting basic legal documents, corporate resolutions, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and correspondence.
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Corporate Governance: Assist with corporate filings, maintaining entity management records, compliance administration and organising materials for board or committee meetings.
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Legal Administration: Assist with administrative tasks related to litigation matters, administration of matters and liaison with external counsel.
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Legal Research: Conduct preliminary research on regulatory updates, compliance standards, or specific legal questions as directed by Legal Counsel.
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Finance & Administrative Support
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Calendar & Meeting Management: Coordinate schedules, book travel, and organise internal/external meetings for the Legal and Finance teams.
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Corresponding with vendors and external service providers: be the point of contact for vendors and external service providers, responding promptly to emails and actioning accordingly.
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Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as a primary point of contact between Legal/Finance and other internal departments (e.g., HR, Sales, Tech, Product and Marketing)



to ensure seamless workflow integration.
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What we're looking for:
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Experience: 4+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant / Paralegal in a fiduciary business function, preferably supporting a corporate legal, finance, HR or operations department.
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Tech-Savvy: High proficiency with Google Workspace applications, Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and electronic signature tools (such as DocuSign and Adobe Sign).
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Organization: Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to prioritise tasks from two different departments effectively.
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Discretion: High level of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive legal, financial and employment data.
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Communication: Crisp, professional written and verbal communication skills.
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Self starter: Work exceptionally well independently, managing your own time and priorities effectively.
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Our culture and benefits
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Bridgit values its team – they're the heart of how we build this business. Along with competitive remuneration, a great office in Sydney, and the chance to be part of an innovative, fast-moving fintech, we also offer:
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Extra leave – birthday leave plus an additional day of paid leave for life events, celebrations, or a mental health reset.
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Two weeks from anywhere – work remotely from a location of your choice for two weeks each year.
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Learning and development – all team members are encouraged and empowered to engage in professional development, including internal learning initiatives.
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Social events – a jam-packed social scene with events throughout the year to bring the team together.
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📌 Senior Paralegal (New South Wales)
🏢 Bridgit
📍 New South Wales