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Well-established corporate services company based in East London are seeking a qualified and experienced applicant to join their dynamic team

This role is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the legal services functions. The role includes ensuring that board procedures are both followed and regularly reviewed

Provide administrative support and guidance to company directors about the day-to-day management of the organisations, including compliance with legal and statutory requirements

Requirements:

• Must have a Business degree / Legal postgraduate qualification  
• Significant exposure to company secretarial function
• Previous professional administrative or commercial work experience essential
• Significant experience in a senior operations or administrative management role in an efficient high-volume environment which is dynamic and highly competitive, would be an advantage
• Drivers' license (must be willing to travel when required)

KPI's:

• Corporate Governance (Ensure all decisions are minuted and resolutions signed, provide Board packs in time for meetings, instituting Board decisions as appropriate)
• Procedure / Administrative System (drafting of policies, training staff on same, enforcing policies)
• Legal (Draft contracts timeously, assist in all legal disputes, inform Directors of legal risk with deals)
• Overall work performance (meeting deadlines, contribution to branch success, planning, punctuality)

Functional Skills, Key Attributes, Experience Technical & Computer Competencies:

• G-BOK “G overnance B ody o f K nowledge” is extensive and demanding
• Intellectual rigour–robust participation in board debates “not a shrinking violet”
• Boardroom suite presence – not merely a “scribe”
• Technical knowledge and experience–legal, commercial and business environment
• Respect in corporate community (integrity and trust)
• Knowledge of current issues (BEE/CSR/IFRS)
• Exposure to corporate specialists

Should you wish to apply please submit your CV through for consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

Are you an organised, detail-oriented legal professional looking to play a key support role in a dynamic corporate environment? We are seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support legal and governance functions within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance Support

• Assist with convening and servicing of board and committee meetings (agenda compilation, minute-taking, resolution tracking).

• Implement and monitor execution of board decisions and resolutions.

• Maintain statutory records and liaise with directors and stakeholders where required.

Legal and Contractual Support

• Support legal advisory processes and assist in contract drafting, review, and compliance tracking.

• Maintain a database of active contracts, leases, licenses, and agreements.

• Assist with monitoring regulatory compliance and reporting obligations.

Administrative Functions

• File and maintain legal records and documentation with confidentiality and accuracy.

• Coordinate legal communications, assist in mediation or dispute resolution, and prepare reports.

• Conduct legal research to support decision-making and case preparation.

General Legal Department Support

• Assist with ad hoc legal and compliance matters across business operations.

• Support internal policy development, reviews, and implementation.

• LLB Degree (or equivalent legal qualification).

• Admitted Attorney (preferred but not essential).

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a legal or corporate legal support environment.

• Experience with contract management , legal research, and administrative compliance.

• Proficient in MS Office and legal document drafting.

• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong knowledge of corporate law, labour law, and regulatory frameworks.

• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Professional presence and sound judgment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to grow within a progressive organisation and play an integral part in supporting its governance and legal functions.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant for a permanent role based in East London, Eastern Cape.

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Business Degree together with a legal postgraduate qualification (or vice versa) with significant exposure to the company secretarial function.
• Previous professional administrative or commercial work experience is essential.
• Significant experience in a senior operations or administrative management role.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• This is strictly an EE role.

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Admin support and guidance to company directors regarding the day-to-day management of the organisation, including compliance with legal and statutory requirements.
• Corporate governance – convening and servicing AGM’s and board meetings; supporting the Board of Directors; implementing board decisions; maintaining a list of current shareholders; ensuring resolutions and minutes are signed.
• Legal – providing legal advice; managing contractual agreements with suppliers, retailers, and service providers; maintaining awareness of company law and labour law; managing a database and tracking all contracts; monitoring competitor non-compliance trends.
• Sourcing documents.

Salary: Market related

To apply: Email your detailed CV and all supporting documentation to

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

PM Jacobs Group specialises in multiple sectors from Legal-; Accounting-; Tax-; Financial Planning-; Projects-; International-; Global Business Strategies- to Renewable Energy services. 

The PM Jacobs Legal Department would like to expand and invest in an ambitious, agile Paralegal/ Legal Assistant with 3+ Years experience in the Legal field; who is fluently Afrikaans speaking; who is committed to self-development; have a continuous learning mind-set with academic proficiency; demonstrate leadership qualities with an analytical mind-set; strong business acumen and organization skills; and your values & ethics are driven by your sense of integrity and honesty.

Individuals who share our values & passion will be part of a unique environment providing clients with the ultimate business solution.

Please note that your daily responsibilities will not be limited to Legal responsibilities and will include assisting with administration, finance etc.

Requirements for application:

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies
• 3 + Years Experience in the Legal field
• Fluently Afrikaans speaking/ reading and writing skills is a definite need
• Experience in a client services environment
• Drafting Skills
• Administration and Finance experience
• This role requires a candidate who is ambitious regarding a career in the legal industry
• Computer Literate
• Certified Identity Document
• Curriculum Vitae with references
• Certified Copies of Qualification/s (Grade 12 certificate & Tertiary Qualification)
• Certified Copies of your Academic record/s
• Excellent Afrikaans/ English communication, reading and writing skills
• Strong Networking and Social Skills; and
• Clear Credit & Criminal check.

Advantages: 

• Additional Qualifications would be an advantage.

Procedure:

• Submit required documents
• Short listed candidates will be contacted, and suitable Interview dates will be provided accordingly.

PM Jacobs Group was established by Mr. Jacobs (Snr) in 2002, with over 30 years’ experience in Property Law and High Court Litigation.

• Business Degree together with a legal postgraduate qualification (or vice versa) together with significant exposure to the company secretarial function.
• Previous professional administrative or commercial work experience essential
• Significant experience in a senior operations or administrative management role
• Valid drivers and willing to travel
• This is strictly an EE role

• Admin support and guidance to company directors about the day-to-day management of the organisation, including compliance with legal and statutory requirements
• Corporate governance convene / service AGMs and board meetings; Board of Directors support; implement board decisions; keep a list of current shareholders; ensure resolutions and minutes are signed
• Legal provide legal advice; contractual agreements with suppliers, retailers and service providers; maintain company law and labour law awareness; management of a database and tracking of all contracts; monitoring competitor non-compliance trends
• Sourcing documents