Overview
Paralegal or Legal Counsel Jobs in Victoria, Australia at The Reject Shop
Title: Paralegal or Legal Counsel
Company: The Reject Shop
Location: Victoria, Australia
At The Reject Shop, we’re passionate about helping Australians save money—and we’re growing fast. With a national network of over 390 stores, our Legal and Corporate Governance team plays a vital role in supporting the business.
We are now looking for a paralegal or legal counsel to join our in-house legal team. If you’re highly organised, enjoy variety, and want to be close to the operations of a leading national discount variety retailer, this could be the opportunity for you.
What You Will Do
Reporting to the Corporate Counsel, you will provide legal and administrative support across property, customer claims, supplier agreements, and compliance. This is a hands-on, broad role for someone who enjoys managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering high-quality legal work with a commercial focus.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating leasing documents (agreements, renewals, options, closures)
Liaising with landlords, property managers, and external legal providers
Supporting public liability claims management including coordinating incident reports and CCTV retrieval
Managing routine legal matters and correspondence
Supporting supplier agreement onboarding and reviewing contracts via Checkbox
Contributing to legal and compliance initiatives across the business
What You Will Bring
Minimum two years’ experience in a paralegal, legal assistant, or junior legal counsel role (in-house or private practice)
Experience in property, leasing, or retail law is highly desirable
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts in practical terms
Exceptional organisation and attention to detail
Confidence dealing with internal stakeholders and external legal providers
A collaborative mindset, initiative, and the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong Microsoft Office skills and comfort with legal systems or platforms (Checkbox experience a bonus)
Why join The Reject Shop?
Be part of a close-knit legal team with exposure across property, claims, commercial and compliance
Work in a hybrid model – 3 days in-office (Mon–Wed), 2 days from home
Kensington location – easily accessible by car, tram or train
Access to wellbeing support, employee discounts, and early access to pay via Thrive
Work in a fast-paced but supportive culture where initiative and ownership are valued
This is an ideal role for someone who sees themselves
continuing to grow in-house
, working closely with the business, and building deep subject matter expertise in leasing and liability matters—without losing touch with the day-to-day action.
Ready to grow your legal career in a dynamic retail environment? Apply now and help us support the teams that help Australians save money every day.
