Senior Corporate Paralegal — M&A, Governance & Filings

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contribution

Pension fund participation

Professional development

Year-end bonus

Mentorship

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a highly organized Senior Corporate Paralegal to support the corporate law team on transactional work including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, governance, and compliance filings.

Prepare legal documents, maintain corporate records, coordinate closings, and liaise with clients and regulators to deliver accurate, efficient support in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant paralegal diploma or certificate from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a paralegal in a corporate or commercial law setting.
• Demonstrated experience with corporate transactions, including M&A and entity formation.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and standard office software (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
• Knowledge of South African corporate law and CIPC filing requirements.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing and filing corporate formation documents (e.g., company registrations, shareholder agreements).
• Support attorneys in the due diligence process for mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and presentations.
• Maintain corporate minute books, statutory registers, and other corporate records.
• Coordinate and manage document execution and closings for various transactions.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, and government agencies (e.g., CIPC).
• Conduct legal research and gather information for case preparation and filings.
• Assist with compliance filings and annual reports for various entities.
• Manage legal filing systems, both physical and electronic.
• Provide general administrative support to the corporate law team.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal diploma/certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a highly organized Senior Corporate Paralegal to support the corporate law team on transactional work including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, governance, and compliance filings.

Prepare legal documents, maintain corporate records, coordinate closings, and liaise with clients and regulators to deliver accurate, efficient support in a professional environment.