Legal Assistant (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

Duties & Responsibilities Commercial and Corporate Legal Support

Maintain digital and physical minute books, statutory records and legal documentation  Assist with the drafting, review, formatting and administration of standard legal documents, including NDAs, service level agreements and other commercial agreements. Support the Document Management Project through the organisation, digitisation and filing of legal records and agreements. Monitor legal documentation workflows, approvals, renewals and deadlines to ensure timely completion. Provide general administrative support to the Group Legal Advisor and legal function

 

Regulatory, POPIA and PAIA Compliance Support

Assist with the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of POPIA compliance framework. Attend compliance meetings and track actions arising from POPIA initiatives. Assist with annual PAIA submissions and related regulatory requirements. Maintain compliance registers, records and supporting documentation. Monitor compliance-related deadlines and escalate risks or outstanding matters where necessary

 

Legal Research and Reporting 

Conduct legal and regulatory research on legislation, regulatory developments and governance matters affecting the company and its portfolio companies. Prepare legal research summaries, reports and briefing notes for review by the Group Legal Advisor. Prepare presentations, status reports and departmental updates on legal and compliance matters. Ensure accurate filing, indexing and retrieval of legal documentation. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal, commercial and personal information. Support the implementation of legal document retention and governance standards. Promote efficient document control and information management practices within the Legal Department. 

Desired Experience & Qualification Qualifications and Experience

Minimum LLB Degree, Paralegal Qualification, Legal Studies Qualification or equivalent relevant qualification. 0-3 years' experience in a legal, compliance, governance or paralegal environment. Suitable for an LLB graduate, candidate attorney-level applicant or experienced paralegal. Knowledge of corporate law, commercial contracts, legal administration and regulatory compliance. Understanding of POPIA, PAIA, Companies Act and governance principles will be advantageous. Strong legal research, drafting and document management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail. Must have knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)