Legal Secretary – Temp Position

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a leading global provider of equipment and services for the energy industry, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team.

Location: Cape Town

Job type: Temporary Contact - On Site

Duties and Responsibilities

• File Statutory Accounts, Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) arranged, Shareholders Resolutions, Board Resolutions and such documents.
• Amend Articles of Associate in some jurisdictions ie. the Articles of Associate need to be amended for simple things such as a management change, or an address change.
• Manage the law firms and the dates.
• Coordinating with the local law firms and arrange board meetings as required
• Ensure POA’s templates are available
• Collate company documents for tender purposes
• Resolutions or directors’ “undertakings” for signature of Lease agreements or other company related documents.
• Coordinate changes to managers and general managers on the Commercial Registrations
• Assist with the renewal of business licenses.
• Coordinating signatures of directors which are based in Europe, South Africa, and the USA. Either a sign and scan, wet signature or signature needs to be notarized.

Minimum Requirements

• 15 Years + experience as a Legal Secretary
• Certificate or diploma in legal studies, paralegal studies, or office administration
• Understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and document formatting.
• Proficiency in scheduling, organizing files, and handling correspondence
• Legal Knowledge

Skills Required

• Ability to work under pressure and handle urgent legal matters
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills

Should you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful