Paralegal – Legal Operations & Compliance

Mdw Inc; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in Cape Town is seeking a Paralegal to manage legal operations and support customer due diligence. This full-time role requires a detail-oriented professional with paralegal qualifications and experience in a financial services environment. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting research, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years' experience in financial services or corporate legal team.
• At least 2 years in paralegal or legal administration capacity.
• Familiarity with FICA and client onboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file legal documents, contracts, and resolutions.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research on regulations and compliance issues.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting the business.

Skills

Action Planning

Analytical Thinking

Computer Literacy

Legal Practices

Writing

Education

NQF Level 7 – Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate)

Job description

A leading investment management firm in Cape Town is seeking a Paralegal to manage legal operations and support customer due diligence. This full-time role requires a detail-oriented professional with paralegal qualifications and experience in a financial services environment. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting research, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools.