Legal Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Legal Administrator provides contract and KYC support to Axi's Legal & Contracts team, handling commercial agreements, supplier onboarding, and document management. This 6‑month contract is ideal for early‑career legal professionals seeking hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced financial services environment.

Role Snapshot

• Contract review & markup
• KYC documentation coordination
• Supplier onboarding support
• Contract lifecycle management
• DocuSign electronic signatures
• Legal administrative assistance

Must-Have Requirements

• Review and markup standard‑form contracts (NDAs, vendor agreements)
• Coordinate KYC documentation requests
• Support supplier and counterparty onboarding
• Maintain contract registers and legal matter trackers
• Use DocuSign for electronic signatures
• Paralegal or Legal Assistant experience
• Commercial contract and NDA handling
• Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
• Must have appropriate rights and documentation for employment in Australia

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Experience within Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech
• Exposure to regulatory documentation
• Familiarity with contract management systems
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a dynamic global business
• Banking/Financial Services exposure
• Regulatory documentation experience
• Banking
• FinTech

Work Setup

• Location: Sydney, Australia
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Contract
• Contract duration: 6 months with possible extension

Eligibility Gates

• Work authorization: Must have legal right to work in Australia
• Visa sponsorship: no

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility

What You'll Likely Work On

• Review, mark‑up and process standard‑form contracts such as NDAs and vendor agreements
• Coordinate KYC and entity documentation requests with internal stakeholders
• Support onboarding of new suppliers and counterparties by gathering documentation and securing approvals
• Manage contract renewals, expiries, terminations and off‑boarding activities
• Maintain contract registers, legal matter trackers, KYC records and onboarding logs
• Run electronic signature workflows using DocuSign
• Provide general administrative support to the Legal & Contracts team
• Escalate complex legal or commercial issues to the Senior Lawyer

Good Fit If You Have

• Experience in banking, financial services or FinTech is a plus
• Familiarity with regulatory documentation or financial regulators
• Exposure to contract management systems (e.g., DocuSign)
• Proactive, self‑motivated and ownership‑driven attitude
• Strong organisational abilities in a fast‑paced environment