[Hiring] Legal Support Coordinator @Cogstate

Role Description

At Cogstate, we’re seeking a Coordinator, Legal Support, accountable for providing reliable administrative and general legal support to the Legal team. The position assists with:

• Change orders/amendments
• Work orders/statements of work
• Document preparation
• Research
• Record management
• General legal administration

The role requires a foundational understanding of commercial law, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately and autonomously in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Coursework or studies focused on commercial law
• Exposure to intellectual property or privacy law
• Current enrolment in a Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor, or equivalent legal qualification; or relevant paralegal/legal studies qualification
• Previous employment, internship, volunteer, or administrative experience in a professional environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines
• Previous experience in a legal team, law firm, corporate environment, or paralegal role (Desired, but not required)
• Experience supporting commercial contracts, change orders/amendments, or work orders/statements of work
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to prepare, format, organize, and maintain accurate documents and trackers
• Familiarity with document management systems (Sharepoint), electronic signature tools (Docusign), and contract management platforms (Jira)

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment while knowing when to seek guidance
• Reliability, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential information
• Interest in commercial law, intellectual property, and data privacy

Benefits

• Remote Work Practices: Cogstate is a virtual first company. Employees can work from anywhere where Cogstate is registered to business within the United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom
• Competitive Salary: Competitive base salaries plus additional earning opportunities based on the position
• Learning & Development Opportunities: A variety of learning and development opportunities from internal and external sources focused on leadership, and professional & personal development