Senior Paralegal

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Grill’d is hiring a seasoned Senior Paralegal in Melbourne for a part-time onsite role (3 to 4 days per week) reporting to the Head of Legal. You’ll own licensing work from premises licences (liquor and food) to renewals and support contracts, compliance and legal operations while partnering with internal teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ legal or compliance support, solid contracts experience, and ideally exposure to food, liquor licensing, retail or FMCG. Bring a proactive, solutions-driven mindset, autonomy, sharp attention to detail and strong stakeholder relationships. In your application, tailor your resume to licensing and contract lifecycle, give concrete examples of impact, show you can work 3 to 4 days onsite, and demonstrate alignment with Grill’d values and mission.

Bring your legal expertise to a business that’s changing the way fast food is done!

At Grill’d, we’re not just making burgers, we’re making change. Since 2004, we’ve gone from one Hawthorn restaurant to over 175 across the country, all fuelled by a mission to serve up food that’s good for you, good for the community, and good for the planet.

Now, we’re on the lookout for a seasoned Paralegal to join our passionate Legal Team on a part-time basis (3–4 days/week). Reporting to our Head of Legal, you’ll take the lead on all things licensing, from food to liquor, and support our team across contracts, compliance, and legal operations. You’ll be a key player in a business and have real ownership, and impact. This is more than just a legal support role - it’s a chance to own your patch, work flexibly, and make a real difference.

What you’ll be serving up

• Take the reins on managing all premises licences (liquor, food, etc.) think timely renewals, ensuring compliance and accurate record keeping.
• Support contract creation, review and management, keeping systems sharp and up to date.
• Facilitate contract approval and execution process, ensuring efficient workflows
• Provide smart, practical legal research and assist with general legal and admin tasks.
• Be a trusted partner to internal teams
• Be the support to our Head of Legal as needed.

What you bring to the table

• 5+ years’ experience in a legal or compliance support role - either in-house or in private practice.
• Solid knowledge of legal contracts and matter management - bonus points for experience in food, liquor licensing, retail or FMCG.
• A proactive, solutions-first mindset and confidence working autonomously, building strong stakeholder relationships
• Sharp attention to detail, strong organisation, and a strive for meeting deadlines and getting into the details
• Clear, confident communication skills - you know how to collaborate and get things done across teams.
• The resilience and flexibility to juggle competing priorities in a fast-moving business.

Why join Grill’d?

We’re serious about our values and put people at the heart of what we do. You’ll be joining a tight-knit, friendly legal team which balances professionalism with purpose, but always make sure we have fun along the way. Plus, you’ll enjoy:

• Hybrid flexibility
• A part-time schedule (3–4 days/week) that suits your life.
• A dynamic business that’s growing fast – no two days are the same.
• A culture where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.
• And yes… plenty of free burger perks.

Ready to bring your legal smarts to a brand that’s doing things differently?

Apply now and let’s make good things happen.