Legal & Secretarial Officer (contracts, research, qualified attorney) – Johannesburg, South Africa

Legal & Secretarial Officer (contracts, research, qualified attorney) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
My client, an investment firm focusing on Africa, is looking for a Legal & Secretarial Officer to assist the Legal Manager in their head office in Johannesburg.
Responsibilities
• Support to the Legal Manager;
• Research (local & foreign law) & draft opinions;
• Assist the Legal Manager to draft submissions to be included in board packs;
• Take minutes of meetings;
• Compliance with various agreements & laws;
• Compile & plan meeting agendas;
• Liaise with investors;
• Draft resolutions;
• Compile board packs;
• Compile annual calendars for meetings;
• Draft memos / legal opinions;
• Drafting of contracts;
• Filing;
• General office management.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Admitted attorney LLB; (with or without post articles experience. Post articles experience is an advantage).
Competencies & Experience:
• Experience in a law firm and / or experience in a corporate environment
• Experience of drafting contracts and other professional correspondence
• Knowledge of loan agreements
• Knowledge of securities (bonds & notarial bonds an advantage) / conveyancing process
• Above average business communication skills (English as a first language);
• Results driven;
• Accuracy;
• Manage workloads & deadlines;
• Analytical thinking; professionalism & ethics;
• Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted