Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant (Corporate)

Merand Recruitment; Kuilsrivier; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing corporate organization seeks a Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant to provide high-level legal and executive support during a key transition phase. The ideal candidate will have legal qualifications and experience, providing support such as contract drafting, legal research, and managing executive schedules. This role requires excellent attention to detail and professionalism, ensuring effective governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Legal qualifications such as LLB or Paralegal Diploma or 5+ years’ experience.
• Strong skills in contract drafting.
• Familiarity with SA corporate law required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Contract drafting

Attention to detail

Written English

Education

LLB

Paralegal Diploma

Tools

MS Office

LexisNexis

Job description

Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant (Corporate)

Our client, a growing corporate organisation, is seeking a legally trained professional to provide high-level executive and legal secretarial support during a key transition phase.

Ideal for a paralegal, law graduate, or admitted attorney , this role combines legal administration with strategic executive support.

Key Responsibilities

• 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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