Senior Corporate Paralegal

Placements24; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 520.000 - 820.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Career advancement

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a highly organised Senior Corporate Paralegal to join their Johannesburg legal team. You will support complex corporate transactions, maintain minute books, and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role offers hybrid work options, exposure to mergers and acquisitions, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with senior lawyers and external counsel, draft and file documents, and manage calendars and

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal.
• A relevant paralegal qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of South African corporate law and company secretarial practices.

Aufgaben

• Assist in drafting, review, and filing of corporate legal documents including contracts, resolutions, and shareholder agreements.
• Manage corporate minute books and statutory registers and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research on corporate and commercial matters and summarize findings for legal counsel.
• Support the legal team during mergers, acquisitions and significant corporate transactions.
• Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory bodies, managing communication and document flow.

Kenntnisse

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Ausbildung

Paralegal qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Legal research databases

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Senior Corporate Paralegal to join their dynamic legal team in Johannesburg . This pivotal role involves providing comprehensive support in a wide range of corporate legal matters, from complex transactions to day-to-day compliance. You will work closely with senior lawyers, management, and external counsel, ensuring all legal documentation and processes are meticulously managed. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment, gain exposure to diverse legal challenges, and play a crucial part in the company's success and adherence to regulatory standards, fostering professional growth within a respected legal department.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the drafting, review, and filing of corporate legal documents, including contracts, resolutions, and shareholder agreements.
• Manage corporate minute books, statutory registers, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research on various corporate and commercial law matters, summarizing findings for legal counsel.
• Support the legal team during mergers, acquisitions, and other significant corporate transactions.
• Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory bodies as needed, managing communication and document flow.

Requirements

• A relevant paralegal qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal , preferably within a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Strong understanding of South African corporate law and company secretarial practices.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and MS Office Suite .
• Exceptional organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package.
• Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements for improved work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous provision for professional development and ongoing legal training.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for career advancement within the legal team in Johannesburg .