Legal Law jobs in Gold Coast QLD

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Full Time | Gold Coast | Support the Legal Team with drafting, document management, and franchising/commercial workflows.

Francom Group is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Legal Assistant to support our growing Legal & Compliance Team. Working across franchising, commercial, and regulatory matters, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to excellence, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Guided by our LIEBN Values — Leadership, Integrity, Excellence, Balance, Nurture — we deliver high-quality legal, compliance, and operational support to national franchise networks. We are looking for someone who embodies these values and brings energy, professionalism, and initiative to our team.

About the Role The Legal Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Legal Team by handling administrative, organisational, and drafting tasks across franchising and commercial matters. You will ensure efficient legal operations, maintain accurate documentation, and work collaboratively with solicitors, internal stakeholders, and franchise partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to solicitors and the Legal Team
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Prepare documentation for franchise agreements, disclosure documents, deeds, variations, and onboarding packs
• Organise and maintain legal files, registers, databases, and document systems
• Assist with compliance documentation, breach notices, termination notices, and formal correspondence
• Conduct preliminary legal research and compile information for solicitor review
• Coordinate legal workflows including renewals, transfers, onboarding, and franchising transactions
• Prepare briefing notes, file notes, meeting minutes, and document bundles
• Liaise with franchise partners, external solicitors, regulators, and internal teams
• Assist with evidence collation, investigation materials, and legal audits
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely follow-up of outstanding tasks
• Maintain confidentiality, file integrity, and version control across all legal materials
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Legal Team
• Demonstrate professionalism, accuracy, and strong attention to detail in all tasks

About You You will excel in this role if you are proactive, organised, and committed to high-quality legal support.

You will bring:

• Strong administrative, organisational, and document-management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and document management tools
• Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential matters
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Alignment with Francom’s LIEBN Values and commitment to ethical practice

Experience in franchising, legal support, or compliance administration is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Fast-paced environment with real career growth opportunities
• Work alongside talented, energetic legal and compliance professionals
• Exposure to franchising, commercial law, litigation preparation, and compliance frameworks
• Professional development opportunities to grow your legal career

Why Join Francom? At Francom, we pride ourselves on delivering ethical, compliant, and high-quality legal and operational support to franchisor networks across Australia.

We live by our LIEBN Values — Leadership, Integrity, Excellence, Balance, Nurture — in everything we do. These values guide how we support our people, serve our clients, and contribute to our broader community.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated Legal Assistant to gain hands-on exposure to franchising, commercial law, compliance matters, and legal operations within a supportive, values-driven environment.