Legal and Company Secretarial Manager

About the role

The Legal and Company Secretarial Manager will report directly to the Legal and Co‑Sec Senior Manager in our South Africa office. This role is ideal for professionals with a legal background and experience operating within heavily regulated environments, supporting board and committee activities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain board and committee agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
• Oversee filing of statutory and regulatory returns, including financial statements.
• Liaise with internal departments to gather reports and information for meetings.
• Draft papers, assemble meeting packs, and distribute them in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings, take minutes, and keep statutory registers up to date.
• Assist with contract signing, maintain a ratification tracker, and manage related documentation.
• Handle correspondence, collate information, and produce reports ensuring actions are communicated and completed.
• Contribute to meeting discussions and correspond with external parties such as lawyers and auditors.

Required profile

• Professional qualification: LLB law degree and/or ICSA, CSSA qualification (admitted attorney advantageous).
• Minimum four years’ experience in the financial services industry and/or a company secretarial position.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

Required skills