Corporate Legal Officer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Medical expenses contribution

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth opportunities

Virtual work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Corporate Legal Officer to join their fully remote legal team in South Africa. You will manage corporate records, coordinate board meetings, and advise on corporate law matters, ensuring governance and compliance from anywhere.

The role requires Admitted Attorney status or significant governance experience, strong SA Companies Act knowledge, and excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted Attorney or have significant corporate governance experience.
• Strong understanding of South African corporate law and the Companies Act.
• Experience managing corporate records and statutory compliance, ideally in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of corporate secretarial duties, including board minutes, resolutions, and statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and other relevant corporate legislation.
• Maintain and update the company’s statutory registers and corporate records.
• Coordinate and schedule board and shareholder meetings, both virtually and in person as needed.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance best practices and internal policies.
• Assist with legal aspects of corporate transactions, such as incorporations, mergers, and acquisitions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous Corporate Legal Officer to join their remote legal team. This position is vital for ensuring the company’s corporate governance and compliance obligations are met effectively, regardless of physical location. You will be responsible for managing corporate records, coordinating board meetings, and advising on corporate law matters. This fully remote role requires a highly organized and self-motivated individual who can manage their workload independently while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. You will contribute to maintaining the company’s legal integrity and smooth operations from anywhere, leveraging technology to ensure seamless communication and workflow within the legal department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of corporate secretarial duties, including board minutes, resolutions, and statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and other relevant corporate legislation.
• Maintain and update the company’s statutory registers and corporate records.
• Coordinate and schedule board and shareholder meetings, both virtually and in person as needed.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance best practices and internal policies.
• Assist with legal aspects of corporate transactions, such as incorporations, mergers, and acquisitions.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney or someone with significant corporate governance experience.
• Strong understanding of South African corporate law and the Companies Act.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience managing corporate records and statutory compliance, ideally in a remote setting .
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible working arrangements with a fully remote setup.
• Contribution towards medical expenses and a retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in corporate law.
• A dynamic and supportive virtual work environment.