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Legal Assistant, East London

University of Fort Hare

East London

On-site

ZAR 300,000 - 400,000

Full time

20 days ago

Job summary

The University of Fort Hare is seeking a Legal Assistant for a permanent position in East London. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support to directors, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and contribute to corporate governance efforts. Key qualifications include a Business degree alongside a postgraduate legal qualification and relevant professional experience. Interested applicants should submit their CVs to the provided email address.

Qualifications

  • Business degree with a legal postgraduate qualification or vice versa.
  • Significant experience in operations or administrative management.
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Provide admin support to company directors regarding compliance.
  • Manage corporate governance matters, including AGM’s and board meetings.
  • Provide legal advice and manage contracts with suppliers.

Skills

Administrative support
Legal compliance
Corporate governance

Education

Business degree
Legal postgraduate qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Legal Assistant for a permanent role based in East London, Eastern Cape.

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

  • Business Degree together with a legal postgraduate qualification (or vice versa) with significant exposure to the company secretarial function.
  • Previous professional administrative or commercial work experience is essential.
  • Significant experience in a senior operations or administrative management role.
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
  • This is strictly an EE role.

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Admin support and guidance to company directors regarding the day-to-day management of the organisation, including compliance with legal and statutory requirements.
  • Corporate governance – convening and servicing AGM’s and board meetings; supporting the Board of Directors; implementing board decisions; maintaining a list of current shareholders; ensuring resolutions and minutes are signed.
  • Legal – providing legal advice; managing contractual agreements with suppliers, retailers, and service providers; maintaining awareness of company law and labour law; managing a database and tracking all contracts; monitoring competitor non-compliance trends.
  • Sourcing documents.

Salary: Market related

To apply: Email your detailed CV and all supporting documentation to glynisb@sheldon.co.za

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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