Legal & Company Secretarial Specialist
Job Description
Are you a strategic legal professional with a passion for corporate governance and business partnering?
Join Rewardsco as our Legal & Company Secretarial Specialist, where you will play a key role in shaping sound commercial decisions, protecting business interests, and driving governance excellence across the Group.
In this dynamic role, you will partner closely with executives and functional leaders to provide commercially focused legal guidance, oversee the full contract lifecycle, and ensure effective risk management and compliance. You will also lead the Company Secretarial function, advising the Executive Forum and Board on regulatory developments, strengthening governance frameworks, and ensuring alignment with the Companies Act 71 of 2008.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic business outcomes while contributing to the continued growth and success of a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation.
Key Responsibilities Legal and Contract Management- Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and maintaining commercial agreements
- Ensure commercial and risk mitigation clauses are appropriately incorporated into all contracts
- Maintain contract registers, approval workflows, and contract status reporting
- Ensure compliance with internal contract approval policies and governance standards
- Provide legal guidance and advisory support to Executives and functional heads
- Conduct contract risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures
- Develop and maintain standard contract templates and approved clause libraries
- Support audits, due diligence processes, and legal record management
- Lead and support the Company Secretarial function across the Rewardsco Group of Companies
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and other applicable regulatory requirements
- Maintain statutory registers, company records, and governance documentation
- Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, meeting packs, minutes, and resolutions
- Ensure all statutory returns, disclosures, and regulatory filings are submitted on time
- Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and provide impact assessments and recommendations
- Prepare governance reports, compliance updates, and quarterly risk reports for Executives and the Board
- Support the continuous improvement of legal and governance processes
- Degree in Law, Corporate Governance, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years' experience within a corporate legal administration environment
- Demonstrable experience performing company secretarial duties
- Experience within the Financial Services industry is advantageous
- Strong knowledge of company secretarial practices and statutory compliance requirements
- Sound understanding of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 of South Africa
- Strong understanding of contract management and legal administrative processes
- Knowledge of the Financial Services regulatory environment, particularly the FAIS Act, will be advantageous
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic document management systems
- Clear criminal record
- High levels of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills
- Proven ability to take accurate minutes and maintain records
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Open to embracing technology and innovation into the function to eliminate administrative time overhead and inefficiency
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Free access to Kaelo Health Medical Insurance, Financial Wellness Support, Mental Health Counselling and on-site Pharmacy with an in-house Nurse
- Top-Tier Resources and Amenities: Work with world-class technology, enjoy three in-house restaurants and take advantage of discounted grocery staples
- Opportunity to work closely with Executive leadership and Board structures
- Exposure to complex commercial and governance matters
- Dynamic and collaborative corporate environment
- Opportunity to contribute to strategic governance and compliance initiatives
If you are a proactive legal and governance professional with strong commercial acumen and attention to detail, we would love to hear from you.
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