Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant (Corporate)

Recruiter:

Merand Corbett & Associates

Job Ref:

CPT001936/Doret

Date posted:

Friday, July 11, 2025

Location:

Kuilsrivier, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:

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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