Fund Legal Officer

TMF Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An international corporate services provider in Cape Town is seeking a Fund Legal Officer to manage board meetings, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide tailored legal support to investment funds. The ideal candidate has a degree in Financial Services or Law, 2+ years of relevant experience, and is fluent in English. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a similar position, preferably in a corporate service or financial services industry.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is mandatory; French and/or German is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation for Board Meetings and drafting of board minutes.
• Attending to Board Meetings and acting as Secretary.
• Preparation and filing of RCS updates and regulatory forms.
• Providing clients with suitable solutions for their queries.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Client-focused

Organizational skills

Strong client relationship skills

Education

University Degree in Financial Services or Law

Job description

Job title: Fund Legal Officer

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: November 30, 2026

Discover the Role

• Join TMF as a Fund Legal Officer, where you'll lead the orchestration of board and investor meetings, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide tailored legal support to investment funds.
• If you're detail-oriented, client-focused, and thrive in a dynamic international environment, this role is your next career move.
• Ready to take the next step? Apply now and become part of a team that values precision, collaboration, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation for Board Meetings, circulation of agendas, preparation of board documents and drafting of board minutes pursuant to the meetings
• Attending to Board Meetings
• Preparation for AGM and EGM of investors, convening notices and proxies, votes counting and drafting of investors minutes pursuant to the meetings
• Attending to Meetings and acting as the meeting’s Secretary or Scrutineer, as the case may be
• Drafting of resolutions and supplemental documentation
• Preparation and filing of RCS updates and other regulatory forms
• On-going servicing of investment funds by providing the clients with suitable solutions in response to their queries
• Opening of bank accounts

Key Requirements

• University Degree in Financial Services or Law or any other related areas
• At least 2 years experience in a similar position preferably in a corporate service focused industry and / or financial services industry
• Strong organizational and planning skillsYou are willing to be part of a fast-growing international work environment
• You have strong client relationship skills
• English fluent (spoken and written) is mandatory, French and / or German is considered as an asset

Closing 28-Nov-2025