Remote Legal & Compliance Assistant

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Legal Assistant to support the compliance department in a fully remote role serving operations near Mahikeng. You will manage documentation, conduct research, and provide essential administrative support for compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies.

The role requires a relevant legal qualification, prior experience in a legal or compliance environment, strong research skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in law, paralegal studies, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar administrative role, preferably within a compliance or legal department.
• Strong research skills and familiarity with legal and regulatory research tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks remotely.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist legal counsel in researching and staying updated on relevant laws and regulatory changes.
• Organize and maintain compliance-related documents, records, and databases.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence related to compliance activities.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance programs and policies.
• Schedule and coordinate compliance training sessions and meetings for employees.
• Conduct preliminary reviews of documents and data for compliance checks.

Skills

Legal research

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Document management

Remote work

Education

Legal qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Legal Assistant to support the compliance department in a fully remote role serving operations near Mahikeng. You will manage documentation, conduct research, and provide essential administrative support for compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies.

The role requires a relevant legal qualification, prior experience in a legal or compliance environment, strong research skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office