Hybrid Corporate Paralegal in Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pension and medical aid

Professional development

Bloemfontein location

Paid annual leave

Study leave assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking a skilled Corporate Paralegal to support its legal department. The role combines office duties in Bloemfontein with remote flexibility, enabling exposure to corporate governance, contract administration, and regulatory compliance.

You will assist attorneys with filings, maintain registers, draft and review commercial agreements, conduct legal research, prepare board packs, and liaise with external advisors in a supportive corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience, focusing on corporate law.
• Strong knowledge of South African company law and corporate governance.
• Experience with statutory registers and corporate compliance procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; accurate and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and filing of corporate documents (annual returns, resolutions, director changes).
• Maintain statutory registers and corporate records.
• Draft, review and manage commercial agreements and contracts.
• Conduct legal research on corporate and commercial matters.
• Assist with corporate governance compliance and Companies Act adherence.
• Prepare board meeting packs and minutes as required.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors and service providers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

National Diploma: Legal Studies

Paralegal Studies qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Legal research tools

e-filing systems

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking a skilled Corporate Paralegal to support its legal department. The role combines office duties in Bloemfontein with remote flexibility, enabling exposure to corporate governance, contract administration, and regulatory compliance.

You will assist attorneys with filings, maintain registers, draft and review commercial agreements, conduct legal research, prepare board packs, and liaise with external advisors in a supportive corporate environment.