Legal Intern

About the position

A well-established company is recruiting for a
LEGAL INTERN
CAPE TOWN

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Legal Intern supports the Legal & Compliance department in ensuring that the Scheme adheres to relevant regulations, and internal corporate governance protocols. This role offers hands-on exposure to practical legal tasks and is ideal for a law graduate or LLB student or graduate seeking industry experience

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Legal Research

• Conduct legal research on relevant laws and regulations.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing standard legal documents in conjunction with the Legal Officer

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support
• including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining organised filing systems.
• Respond to internal requests for legal support under supervision.
• Attend and take minutes for legal or compliance meetings.

Compliance and Risk Support

• Assist in monitoring compliance with legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Help prepare compliance checklists and risk registers.
• Assist in the legal records filing.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of statutory filings and reports.

Document and Record Keeping

• Assist with documentation and record-keeping of all legal matters, including contracts, legal opinions, and correspondence.
• Assist with updating corporate governance records and resolutions.
• Track expiry/renewal dates for legal agreements.

Corporate Governance

• Assist with company secretary duties including maintaining and updating records,
• including the registers of members, directors, and secretaries.
• Assist in organising and preparing for board meetings, including drafting agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring timely distribution of materials

Policy Development

• Assist in developing and implementing company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• LLB degree

Please send your cv and supporting documents to [Email Address Removed].
If you have not received any feedback within 2 weeks please assume that your application was not successful

Desired Skills:

• llb