Junior Legal Officer - Cape Town, South Africa - TMF Group

TMF Group

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job no: 566309

Work type:
Full time

Location:
Cape Town, South Africa

Categories:
Client Corporate Secretarial, Entity Management

Office Location:
Cape Town

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world.

Our experts and 120 offices in 85 jurisdictions worldwide serve corporates, financial institutions, asset managers, private clients and family offices, providing the combination of accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration, compliance and entity management services essential to global business success.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a first point of contact to clients, being the key contact person for all legal matters with the support of a senior profile;
Set up of new client companies and keep the files in good standing through the whole lifecycle, under the supervision of a senior profile
Ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements (e.g. FATCA/CRS, MDR (DAC6), TP regulation, etc.) in collaboration with teams of experts
Drafting and handling of corporate documentation pertaining to the recurring and simple lifecycle events of a client entity and ensuring filings requirements (e.g. approval of the annual accounts, nomination/resignation of directors/managers; change of registered office, etc.)
Dealing with Notaries, institutions such as RCS, tax administration, ministry of foreign affairs etc.
Drafting of services agreement and related onboarding package for new clients
Maintain contact with clients and their representatives and corresponding with involved third parties, under the supervision of a senior profile
Execute all necessary client related processes according to Compliance, FAFT/AML rules and TMF policies

Key Requirements

First experience in Trust, Law firm and/or in in Capital Markets Services is an asset
University degree in Law, LLM or lawyers qualification, preferably specialized in Corporate Law/Business law/European law
Excellent command of English and preferably in French, knowledge of other language consider as an asset
Organizational skills
Interpersonal and communication skills the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
A team player who can work independently as well

What's in it for you?

An exciting opportunity in an international company
Professional development opportunities as well as extensive individual further training opportunities, supported by our TMF Business Academy
A career within an ever evolving market
Flat hierarchies with direct contact to management and international exchange
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Advertised: 05 Sep 2023 South Africa Standard Time

Applications close: 05 Oct 2023 South Africa Standard Time