Corporate Legal Assistant

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Corporate Legal Assistant to support its Kimberley-based legal team. The role focuses on governance, records, and board materials.

You will handle administration, research, onboarding of entities, and coordination with external advisors, enabling efficient legal operations in a hybrid work environment in Kimberley.

Qualifications

• Paralegal or legal administrator qualification required.
• 2-3 years of corporate legal assistant experience.
• Proficient with MS Office; knowledge of legal software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare board minutes, resolutions and governance documents.
• Maintain statutory registers and corporate records.
• Conduct preliminary research on corporate/commercial law.
• Provide general admin support: scheduling, correspondence, filing.
• Assist with onboarding of new entities and dissolution of subsidiaries.
• Coordinate with external advisors and service providers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

Paralegal Studies or Legal Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Corporate Legal Assistant to support their legal department in Kimberley . This role is vital for ensuring the smooth operation of corporate governance and compliance functions. You will assist with preparing board meeting materials, managing corporate records, conducting legal research, and providing general administrative support to the legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong administrative background and an interest in corporate law to contribute to the efficient functioning of legal operations in Kimberley .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of board minutes, resolutions, and other corporate governance documents.
• Maintain and update the company's statutory registers and corporate records.
• Conduct preliminary legal research on various corporate and commercial law matters.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and filing legal documents.
• Assist with the onboarding of new entities and the dissolution of subsidiaries.
• Coordinate with external advisors and service providers as directed.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Paralegal Studies, Legal Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a corporate legal assistant or paralegal role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team in our Kimberley office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• A supportive work environment with a hybrid work arrangement.
• Gain valuable experience in corporate law within the Kimberley legal sector.