Company Secretary & Legal Advisor

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Company Secretary & Legal Advisor to join our corporate office in Pretoria. This pivotal hybrid role blends strong governance with legal advisory, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, King IV, and JSE requirements while supporting strategic corporate transactions.

You will lead board and committee processes, manage statutory filings, advise senior management, and liaise with external counsel and regulators.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 8 years post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience as a Company Secretary or in a governance role.
• In-depth knowledge of Companies Act, King IV, JSE Listings Requirements, and regulatory framework.
• Strong board advisory and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, King IV, and governance codes.
• Organise and manage board and committee meetings, agendas, packs and minutes.
• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate law, compliance and governance.
• Oversee statutory/regulatory filings and compliance obligations.
• Draft and review corporate resolutions, policies and procedures.
• Advise the board and senior management on duties and responsibilities.
• Manage shareholder communications and listing compliance.
• Support legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions and capital raising.
• Liaise with external counsel, auditors and regulators.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent public company listed on the JSE, is seeking an experienced Company Secretary & Legal Advisor to join their corporate office in Pretoria . This pivotal hybrid role requires a blend of legal expertise and corporate governance proficiency. You will be responsible for ensuring the company adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and statutory requirements, while also providing essential legal counsel. The role involves a combination of remote flexibility and necessary in-office presence for board meetings and key stakeholder interactions in Pretoria .

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, King IV, and other relevant corporate governance codes.
• Organise and manage board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, board packs, and minutes.
• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate law, compliance, and governance matters.
• Oversee the company's statutory and regulatory filings and compliance obligations.
• Draft and review corporate resolutions, policies, and procedures.
• Advise the board of directors and senior management on their duties and responsibilities.
• Manage shareholder communications and ensure compliance with listing requirements.
• Support legal aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain the company's statutory registers and minute books.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney qualification with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience as a Company Secretary or in a similar corporate governance role.
• In-depth knowledge of the South African Companies Act, the Companies Act, JSE Listings Requirements, and King IV Code.
• Excellent understanding of corporate law and commercial legal principles.
• Strong board advisory and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional organisational, time management, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience with listed companies is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in relevant legal and corporate governance software.
• Must be able to commute to the Pretoria office for hybrid working requirements.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive executive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Significant annual leave allowance.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and attendance at industry conferences.
• Key role in shaping the governance and legal strategy of a leading organisation.
• Dynamic hybrid work environment.