Group Company Secretary & Legal Advisor

About the role

Our client, a trusted South African specialist administrator in the financial services sector, is seeking a Group Company Secretary and Legal Advisor to lead corporate governance and legal support across the group and its subsidiaries.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Company Secretary for the Group and designated subsidiaries, coordinating Board, Committee and shareholder meetings.
• Prepare agendas, Board packs and minutes, and ensure accurate recording of resolutions and actions.
• Maintain statutory company records, registers, director and shareholder information, and oversee director appointments and resignations.
• Manage annual secretarial compliance, corporate approvals for significant transactions, and governance policy updates.
• Provide practical legal advice on commercial transactions, contractual obligations, and risk mitigation.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, maintain a central contract repository, and monitor key contractual obligations.
• Support HR with employment contracts, confidentiality agreements, and advise on employment‑related legal matters.
• Maintain legal and compliance registers, monitor regulatory requirements, and report material legal issues to senior management and the Board.