Paralegal / Legal Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support our Legal and Regulatory Officer. The role involves providing both administrative and substantive legal assistance, ensuring that our legal documents and processes are accurate, organized, and compliant.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a tracking system for contracts, agreements and related documents.
• Draft, edit, prepare and review contracts, briefs, pleadings and other legal documents with precision.
• Organise and manage physical and electronic filing systems.
• Conduct legal research, gather information for cases and stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders, preparing reports and presentations as needed.
• Perform general administrative tasks and support special projects within the legal department.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and data‑security standards for all sensitive information.

Required profile

• Graduate of any four‑year degree program; law coursework is a plus but not mandatory.
• 1‑2 years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or in a high‑compliance environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Word and Excel.