Legal Assistant

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing national commercial law firm to find an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Corporate and B&F team in Sydney.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support two highly regarded Directors within a collaborative and commercially focused practice working across a broad range of financial services, regulatory and fintech matters.

If you enjoy being the “go-to” person in a team, and want to work closely with approachable Partners who genuinely value their support staff, this could be your next move.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Managing billing, file administration and matter set-up
• Diary management, scheduling and email coordination
• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day practice administration
• Assisting with maintaining smooth workflow across the practice group

Who You’ll Be Working With
You’ll support a highly regarded practice led by approachable and commercially minded Directors, working across areas including:

• Financial Services & Regulatory Compliance
• Fintech & Digital Economy
• Banking & Payments
• AML/CTF Compliance
• Corporate Governance & Risk
• Funds Management & Financial Institutions

The Sydney office has a close-knit feel, with strong collaboration across the broader national support team. Everyone is assigned a buddy from day one, creating a genuinely supportive onboarding experience.

Who Will Fit This Opportunity?
We’re looking for a Legal Assistant who:

• Has experience as a Legal Assistant, EA or Legal Secretary
• Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Enjoys supporting busy lawyers in a fast-paced environment
• Has strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Can work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team
• Brings a proactive, “can-do” attitude

This role suits career Legal Assistants looking for long-term growth within a stable and supportive firm environment.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Growing national firm – expanded 20% in the past year
• Supportive leaders – approachable Partners who value their team
• Culture – collaborative, social and down-to-earth environment
• Wellbeing – annual wellness voucher, massages & birthday vouchers
• Benefits – extra annual leave day, salary sacrifice & retail discounts
• Socials – weekly drinks, generous EOFY & Christmas events

The Details

• Firm Type: National Mid-tier
• Practice Area: Financial Services
• Role Type: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Sydney CBD
• Salary: Up to $100,000 + super
• Candidate Type: Career Legal Assistant - 3 years + experience as a LA or professional services EA

Apply Now
HarperLloyd Recruitment partners with leading law firms across Australia to place outstanding legal support professionals. If this role sounds like your next move, I’d love to hear from you.

Gretta Lloyd
Legal Support Recruitment Specialist | HarperLloyd Recruitment
E: gretta@harperlloyd.com.au |P: 0483 956 166