Corporate Legal Assistant

Stellenbosch, South Africa | Posted on 07/28/2025

We’re hiring a Corporate Legal Assistant
based in South Africa to support a UK top-20 accountancy and legal advisory firm
. You'll be part of a growing Legal Services team, working closely with senior legal partners and helping UK-based clients with corporate and company secretarial matters.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has an LLB degree
, 2–3 years of experience
, and a passion for corporate governance or company law
, looking to build an international career while working from SA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with corporate legal admin and documentation
• Draft and circulate board resolutions and shareholder documentation
• Maintain and update statutory registers
• Manage Companies House filings (UK equivalent of CIPC – training will be provided)
• Support transactions such as in corporations, director changes, share transfers, and reorganisations
• Liaise with HMRC, Companies House, and internal teams in the UK
• Provide ad-hoc company secretarial and legal support

• LLB degree from a South African university
• 2–3 years’ experience in a legal, governance, or professional services environment
• Completed Articles
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Organised, detail-oriented and self-motivated

Advantageous (but not required):

• Enrolled with CGISA or looking to enroll
• Experience with CIPC filings, legal compliance, or company secretarial software
• Exposure to corporate transactions or governance documentation

• Competitive salary in ZAR
• Full training on UK company law processes and systems
• Exposure to UK clients and professional development
• Career progression opportunities within a fast-growing international team
• Birthday day off
• Performance incentives and long-term growth potential