Legal Assistant at Tatu City

In this role, the Legal Assistant at Tatu City will provide general legal and strategic support to the in-house legal team. Additionally, you will be responsible for executing objectives, strategies and action plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Scanning and saving all transaction documents, contracts, pleadings and correspondences
Record keeping and creation and maintenance of files and databases
Monitoring documentation on each transaction to ensure completion and accuracy
Ensuring each transaction is closed within the agreed timelines
Constant follow up and correspondence with external legal counsels on legal matters
Work with external counsels and provide the information/documentation required to the external counsels
Drafting of the legal documents and other legal work as may be required
Co-ordinating with external consultants and legal counsels on land use planning and titling of the various real estate products within the Group
Initiating and monitoring payment of invoices to external legal counsels on the procurement management system
In consultation with the legal department, preparation of contracts as may be required from time to time
Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination and communication to the team at Tatu City regarding all tasks assigned to the legal team
Consistently complete tasks in accordance with agreed deadlines and to the highest quality standard, meeting or exceeding expectations of internal and external stakeholders
Embrace accountability, humility and commitment to Rendeavour’s business goals; and
Support the in-house legal team in additional support tasks.
Reviewing critical dates and evaluating documentation terms.
Contract administration and management.
Drafting of generic correspondence.

REQUIREMENTS

Skills and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree or diploma in a Law or a relevant field
At least two (2) years’ experience working as a paralegal in a busy law firm
Well versed with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
Strong ICT skills.
Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and maintain organization in a rapidly changing environment.