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LEGAL OPERATIONS AND DATA ROOM SUPPORT

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2-3years

Job Location drjobs

Durban - South Africa

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

We re looking for a highly organised professional to join our inhouse legal team in a critical support role. As Legal Operations & Data Room Support you ll help manage legal workflows coordinate documentheavy projects and support key administrative functions across the team. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fastpaced highvolume environment.

Key Performance Outputs
  • Set up manage and maintain virtual data rooms historical and current projects.
  • Organise and control access to legal documentation with strong attention to accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Provide paralegal support.
  • Conduct legal research and assist with preparing internal legal summaries reports and guidance notes.
  • Lead and coordinate legal projects ensuring timelines stakeholders and deliverables stay on track.
  • Develop project plans trackers and tools to drive visibility accountability and efficiency.
  • Support the development and improvement of legal workflows and internal processes.
  • Manage document and digital filing systems.
  • Support company secretarial tasks including maintaining statutory records and assisting with filings.
  • Act as a liaison between Legal and internal teams (e.g. HR Commercial Finance) on legalrelated needs.
  • Provide administrative and coordination support to the legal team as needed.

Requirements

Functional / Technical
  • Proficient in the use of Virtual Data Room platforms.
  • Strong command of legal documentation processes and records management.
  • Familiarity with legal project planning tools trackers and document management systems.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).
  • Comfortable navigating legal tech and internal workflow platforms.
  • Solid understanding of legal terminology contract structures and compliance documentation.

Qualifications / Experience
  • Legal qualification required (LLB or equivalent).
  • Admission as a lawyer is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a legal operations legal project support or paralegal role.
  • Prior experience supporting a highvolume fastpaced legal or corporate function.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.


Proficient in the use of Virtual Data Room platforms. Strong command of legal documentation processes and records management. Familiarity with legal project planning tools, trackers, and document management systems. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Comfortable navigating legal tech and internal workflow platforms. Solid understanding of legal terminology, contract structures, and compliance documentation.

Education

Legal qualification required (LLB or equivalent). Admission as a lawyer is advantageous but not mandatory. Minimum 3 years experience in a legal operations, legal project support, or paralegal role. Prior experience supporting a high-volume, fast-paced legal or corporate function. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

Law Practice / Legal Services

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