Corporate Legal Officer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package with

Performance incentives

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion seeks a proactive Corporate Legal Officer to join its established legal team. This role offers a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, focused on governance, compliance, and supporting corporate transactions.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in corporate law, strong advisory skills, and experience with secretarial duties and statutory compliance in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Qualified legal practitioner with at least 5 years of experience in corporate law.
• Experience in corporate governance, compliance, and contract law.
• Experience with corporate secretarial duties and statutory compliance in South Africa.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex projects.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and standard office software.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage corporate governance matters, including board meetings, resolutions, and statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Review and advise on contracts, agreements, and other legal documents pertinent to corporate operations.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.
• Conduct legal research and provide timely advice on corporate legal issues affecting the business.
• Maintain accurate corporate records and statutory registers.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Qualified legal practitioner

5+ years corporate law

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Corporate Legal Officer to join their established legal team based in Centurion . This role offers a hybrid work model, combining the benefits of in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. You will be instrumental in ensuring the company's adherence to corporate governance principles, managing regulatory compliance, and providing essential legal support for corporate transactions. The successful candidate will possess a strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage a diverse workload effectively, contributing to the company's continued success and ethical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage corporate governance matters, including board meetings, resolutions, and statutory filings.


• Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate laws, regulations, and company policies.


• Review and advise on contracts, agreements, and other legal documents pertinent to corporate operations.


• Assist in the coordination and execution of corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.


• Conduct legal research and provide timely advice on corporate legal issues affecting the business.


• Maintain accurate corporate records and statutory registers.

Requirements

• Qualified legal practitioner with a minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate law.


• Demonstrated expertise in corporate governance, compliance, and contract law.


• Experience with corporate secretarial duties and statutory compliance in South Africa.


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex projects.


• Proficiency in legal research tools and standard office software.


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, suitable for a hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with performance incentives.


• Flexible hybrid working arrangement balancing office and remote work.


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.


• Opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement.


• A professional and supportive work environment fostering growth.