Job description:
Job Purpose
The Corporate Paralegal holds a pivotal role as a legal professional specializing in corporate transactions. This position is instrumental in managing legal transactions, ensuring compliance, and acting as the company's legal liaison in interactions with various government entities.
Key Accountabilities Corporate Transactions• Assist the Legal Department in preparing, documenting and coordinating corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and restructuring.
• Support the drafting and finalization of agreements, contracts and other legal documents related to corporate activities.
Government Agency Liaison• Represent the company before government agencies and follow up on regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Maintain positive relationships with government officials and agencies.
Legal Research and Analysis• Conduct research on legal and compliance matters.
• Assist in analyzing and interpreting applicable laws and regulations.
Document Preparation and Review• Assist in preparing and reviewing contracts, agreements, letters, meeting minutes and transaction documents.
• Ensure documents meet applicable legal and regulatory standards.
Compliance Oversight• Monitor compliance with laws, regulations and corporate licensing requirements, including Board mandate renewals, annual General Assembly meetings, Commercial Register filings, corporate documentation, permits, licenses, authorizations and real estate records.
• Track regulatory changes and support necessary updates.
Records and Reporting• Maintain organized records of corporate transactions, legal documents and compliance activities.
• Prepare reports and summaries for internal and external use.
Case Management• Assist in managing litigation and dispute files, maintaining updated progress reports.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed.
Administrative Support• Compile and analyze legal documents and prepare explanatory cover letters.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, communications and records, and follow up on agreed actions.
• Maintain litigation reports, task trackers and contract management tables covering implementation and renewals.
• Follow up on departmental tasks and the execution of legal documents, including meeting minutes, powers of attorney, contracts, KYC forms and letters.
• Assist in managing legal budgets and expenses.
• Initiate and follow up on legal procedures with banks and public administrations when required.
• Ensure effective communication between the Legal Department and other corporate departments.
Legal Training• Support legal professionals in delivering training and awareness programs to strengthen legal understanding across the organization.
Qualifications Experience
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, with a focus on corporate transactions, compliance, and government agency liaison.
Education and Certification
- Associate degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- Paralegal certification is a plus.
Job Specific Skills
- Proficiency in corporate transaction support.
- Legal document preparation and review.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and government agency interactions.
Competencies Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving-L2 Learning & Self-development-L2 Teamwork & Collaboration-L3 Attention to Details-L4 Integrity-L4
