Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant (Corporate)

Merand Corbett & Associates; Kuilsrivier; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kuilsrivier is seeking an Executive Assistant to manage legal documentation and executive schedules. The ideal candidate will possess a legal background with strong contract drafting skills and exceptional attention to detail. This role offers a chance to engage with corporate governance and legal compliance matters.

Qualifications

• LLB or Paralegal Diploma preferred.
• 5+ years legal secretarial experience required.
• Strong contract drafting skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts, leases, and legal documents.
• Manage executive calendars and travel arrangements.
• Conduct legal research and liaise with attorneys.

Skills

Contract drafting

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

LLB

Paralegal Diploma

Tools

LexisNexis

MS Office

Job description

• Draft and review contracts, leases, and legal documents
• Manage executive calendars, meetings, and travel
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing packs
• Maintain legal templates and ensure version control
• Support corporate governance (filings, minutes, compliance tracking)
• Accompany executives to external meetings (e.g. CCMA, courts)
• Conduct legal research and liaise with attorneys and regulators
• Handle confidential documentation and general admin tasks

Requirements

• LLB, Paralegal Diploma, or 5+ years legal secretarial experience
• Strong contract drafting skills (leases, NDAs, service agreements)
• Familiarity with SA corporate law (Companies Act, POPIA)
• Excellent MS Office and legal systems (e.g. LexisNexis)
• Exceptional attention to detail and written English
• Discretion and professionalism essential

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Executive Assistant • Kuilsrivier, South Africa