Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma or certificate in Legal Studies, paralegal certification is an added advantage.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience preferably in an in-house legal department or law firm
- Demonstrated proficiency with the Ms Office Suite
- Knowledge of legal terminology, contract management, and corporate governance principles.
- Analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Skills and Personal Attributes:
- Good customer relations and communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal matters with professionalism Experience working in a corporate legal office
- Team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently
Responsibilities
Senior Admin Responsibilities
- Support the legal team in regulatory compliance matters, including undertaking research, monitoring changes in relevant laws and regulations and preparing presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, agreements, and other legal documents ensuring the completeness of agreements and accuracy of records maintained
- Manage and maintain a centralized repository for legal documents, contracts, and handling correspondence.
- Support litigation management by organizing case files, coordinating with external counsel and tracking deadlines.
- Maintain and organize corporate governance records and various databases, including minute books, company registers and records.
- Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, board member support, handling travel arrangements, and events coordination.
- Undertake all corporate compliance filings through the statutory online registries such as BRS, NTSA etc
- Undertake budget tracking, invoice processing and follow through on timely payment, and overall legal department expense management.
- Strong support role to the BU Executive support to enable them effectively discharge their duties.
- Coordinate with other internal departments to gather information relating to the department and ensure compliance with company policies
- Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive legal documents and communications.
- Often acts as a consultant with respect to decision making of operational and/or tactical importance
- Responsible for managing office infrastructure, e.g. office equipment and stationery and ensuring tools of working are accessible.