Paralegal

Introducing Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our Legal team, including the General Counsel and six lawyers. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of legal systems, resources, and processes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This opportunity is a 6 month fixed term contract.

What you'll be doing

• Create & Build
  • Maintain a centralized SharePoint legal webpage
  • Support development of contract management systems and legal knowledge databases
  • Assist in creating training materials and internal communications
• Perform
  • Provide day-to-day legal administrative support
  • Manage legal documents and conduct legal research
  • Use tools like Canva, SharePoint, DocuSign, and Microsoft Office
• Transform
  • Identify opportunities to streamline legal processes
  • Participate in cross-functional projects to embed legal best practices
• Compliance
  • Support compliance activities and corporate governance
  • Maintain confidentiality and data privacy

What’s in your toolkit?

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, DocuSign)
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently
• Experience with digital platforms like Canva and AI tools
• Prior experience in a corporate environment

If you’re not an expert in all of these areas, don’t worry! A lot of what we look for is how you would align with our values and your ability to utilise your unique skills and experience.

Apart from free drinks to keep you energized, here’s what else we have to offer

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world  
• Flexible working – work the way that suits you
• We are committed to giving back to our communities so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.