Legal Administrator

About the role

The Legal Administrator provides essential operational and administrative support to the Legal team, ensuring smooth legal processes, document management and agreement execution. This role leverages technology and AI‑enabled tools to improve turnaround times, reduce manual work and enhance the experience for both clients and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Legal function, handling requests, documents and commitments efficiently.
• Manage and maintain the contract management system, ensuring accurate filing, secure storage and timely updates.
• Oversee the signature lifecycle of legal agreements, tracking circulation, signing and filing.
• Format legal documents, update templates and maintain consistency in style, branding and version control.
• Ensure timely completion of documentation, administrative tasks and internal workflow processes.

Required profile

• Matric or BA/degree (Recognition of Prior Learning may be considered).
• At least 3 + years of legal and administrative experience in an in‑house legal department or law firm.
• Proficiency with contract management systems and digital workflow tools preferred.
• Strong planning, organisational ability and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (advanced proficiency).
• SharePoint.
• Contract management systems.
• Digital workflow tools.