Part-Time Law Clerk

About the Role

Join Vitaco, a prominent health and wellness enterprise in Australasia, as a Law Clerk within our in-house Legal Team. Collaborating with the General Counsel and Legal Counsel, you will assist in legal operations including contract management, document preparation, intellectual property administration, research, and workflow coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries and briefing notes.
• Support review and drafting of commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Manage contracts and assist in legal operations processes.
• Prepare documentation for execution in signing workflows.
• Assist with trademark and intellectual property management.
• Compile information to aid legal advice and business decisions.
• Contribute to developing legal templates, guidance, and improvements.
• Engage with various departments including Marketing, Procurement, and Operations.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a motivated, inquisitive, and meticulous law student, preferably in the final or penultimate year of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. Essential qualities include excellent academic performance, strong legal research and written communication skills, the ability to juggle multiple priorities, organisational prowess, confidence in stakeholder interactions, and a proactive learning mindset.

About Vitaco

Vitaco houses leading brands such as Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi, and Athena, distributing products in New Zealand, Australia, and internationally to promote healthier lifestyles.

Benefits

• Exposure to diverse commercial legal issues.
• Direct collaboration with seasoned in-house legal professionals.
• Flexible schedules accommodating university commitments.
• Hands-on experience in contracts, intellectual property, and regulatory affairs.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to build professional and industry networks.

Application Process

Prospective applicants should submit a CV, academic transcript, and a concise cover letter outlining their problem-solving approach and what they can contribute.