Legal Administrator

MRI Software requires a legal administrator to carry out the administrative functions of the in-house legal team.

We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the Johannesburgoffice.

Responsibilities

• Disputes

• Monitoring of the TPN Disputes mailbox, logging incoming disputes, sending 10 day follow up emails. Collating and collecting dispute evidence and presenting it to disputes attorney for assessment.

• Collating and preparing evidence for any referrals to the Credit Ombud or National Credit Regulator.
• Monthly submission of Dispute reports to the National Credit Regulator
• Investigating and assessing consent disputes and drawing up of compliance notices for non-compliant users.

• TPN Collections

• Monitoring TPN Collections inbox, referring consumers to the correct client, referring any communication from the Council for Debt Collectors to Head of legal for response.

• TPN NCR Mailbox

• Monitor the TPN NCR mailbox for updates from the NCR and bring any applicable correspondence to the attention of Head of Legal.

• Engage with any Consumer correspondence that comes to this inbox.

• Client contracting

• Preparing client contracts for signature, adding TPN signature to approved contracts, uploading and organisation of signed client contracts.

• Management of hard copy client agreements.
• Collating and preparing all supplier and vendor agreements for signature and uploading relevant copies for retention.

• Internal legal meetings

• Take and prepare minutes for all legal meetings, organise and schedule legal meetings with external third parties.

• Legal research

• Carry out basic legal research to assist attorneys in formulating formal legal opinions.

• Any other Ad hoc duties that may arise.

Experience & Skills

• 1-2 years Legal experience either as a paralegal or legal secretary.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to keep to legislative deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

We're obsessed with making this the best job you've ever had

We want our teams to love working here, so we've created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:

• We want our staff to love working here, and so we've created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events. Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group
• Have confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme.
• Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.
• Big on family? So are we Here at MRI Software we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).
• Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose
• Further your professional development with our Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year

About Us

From the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you

Our people-first approach to PropTech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that, quite frankly, can't be duplicated. Experiences that deliver real value every day. And we know those experiences begin with our people.

We believe MRI is more than just a workplace; it's a connected community of people who truly feel they belong. Whether we're investing in employee resource groups or providing tailored resources for each person to reach their full potential, we're passionate about creating a work environment that makes you excited to show up every single day.

At MRI, one of our core values is to strive to amaze. From the intelligent solutions we create to the culture we cultivate, that's our goal every day. Because that's what industry leaders do. Whether you're joining as a new Pride member or rejoining us after a short time away, your talent is vital to us, our partners and our clients.

Amazing growth requires amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?

We know confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply. We'd love to hear from you

MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more.

We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success. Come and see for yourself