Legal Intern and Company Secretary

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Fisha and Partners Full time

Job Summary

  • Perform legal research as needed and legal support
  • Assisted in putting together a standard form of a confidentiality agreement
  • Observe and participate in client meetings, trials, mediations, and outreach
  • Knowledge of Commercial Law and Legal Compliance
  • Negotiation and mediation skills
  • Knowledge of various legal forums
  • CCMA & various Courts
  • Knowledge of regulatory bodies
  • POPIA, FIC, CIPC
  • Language skills advanced business English writing
  • Providing Legal research, opinion and advice on assigned legal matters
  • Liaison with external Law firms or other legal service providers
  • Assisting Human Resources with respective Industrial Relation matters
  • Assist in preparing board resolutions and file them accordingly
  • Undertake any other related duties as may reasonably be required
  • General company secretarial experience is essential (e.g. attend to filings at CIPC, maintain share registers, prepare for meetings, draft minutes, etc)
  • Exposure to committees and compliance with the Social and Ethics Committee requirements
  • Drafting experience is essential (e.g. policies, procedures, committee mandates, agreements, etc)
  • Exposure to BBBEE compliance requirements is advantageous
  • Knowledge of the Legal Practice Act is advantageous
  • Perform Ad hock duties as required by directors

Education and Experience

  • LLB Degree or equivalent qualification
  • At least 1 to 3 years company secretarial experience at a reputable
  • Driver's license

Skills and Knowledge

  • Excellent Knowledge of Local Commercial, Corporate and Contract law. (International knowledge is a plus.)
  • Good knowledge of the following legislations and regulations within South Africa (Knowledge of European Legislation is a plus).
  • Relevant financial legislation, for example, FICA, FAIS.
  • Relevant compliance legislation, for example, but not limited to, POPIA, GDPR, OHS, COIDA and B-BBEE
  • Time management
  • Work effectively under pressure
  • Good understanding of corporate entities and corporate governance
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer Literacy

Job Type:
Internship

Contract length: 12 months

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Bachelors (required)

License/Certification:

  • Driving license (required)
Application Deadline: 2023/06/30

Expected Start Date: 2023/07/03

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