a) Legal Administration
• Maintain and organize legal files, contracts, correspondences, and case folders in
both physical and digital repositories.
• Support contract management processes, including tracking contract expiry dates,
renewals, and approvals.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, letters, minutes, demand
notices, and routine drafts under supervision.
b) Compliance Support
• Assist in monitoring compliance calendars for statutory filings, licenses, permits,
and regulatory obligations.
• Support compliance audits, documentation gathering, and follow-ups with
relevant departments.
• Help prepare compliance reports for management.
c) Paralegal and legal support
• Conduct basic legal research to support the Legal Associate or General Counsel.
• Summarize statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to ongoing matters.
• Prepare case briefs, bundles, and hearing documentation.
d) Contract support
• Support drafting of simple agreements (e.g., NDAs, standard vendor agreements)
under supervision.
• Follow up with departments and external parties to ensure timely execution and
safe storage of contracts.
e) Litigation & Dispute Management Support
• Liaise with external counsel on service of documents, court attendances, filings,
and status updates.
• Maintain an updated litigation tracker, including hearing dates, case updates, and
costs.
f) Corporate Governance & Records
• Assist in maintaining statutory registers and minute books.
• Support preparations for Board Committee packs, governance filings, and internal
audits.
g) Departmental Operations & Digital Transformation
• Support digitization of contracts, legal workflows, and implementation of legal
request tracking systems.
• Assist in improving turnaround time through standardized templates and checklists.
h) Cross-Functional Coordination
• Coordinate with Finance, HR, Procurement, Sales, and Operations to follow up on
legal requests, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Support the Finance team with debt recovery documentation, issuing demand
notices, and liaising with external counsel.

Skills & Experience
▪ Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from a recognized institution (3rd year and 4th year
students to be considered).
▪ Basic understanding of legal processes, contracts, compliance, and litigation
procedures.
▪ Strong research, writing, and document management skills.
Competencies
Technical competencies
▪ Basic legal research skills
▪ Drafting and documentation
▪ Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements
▪ File and records management
▪ Proficiency in MS Office and legal document tools
▪ Accuracy and attention to detail
Behavioural competencies
▪ Professionalism and integrity
▪ Confidentiality and discretion
▪ Strong communication skills
▪ Time management and planning
▪ Teamwork and collaboration
▪ Initiative and problem-solving attitude
▪ Customer service orientation
▪ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Working Environment: The jobholder is exposed to a conducive work environment with
minimum disagreeable conditions.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment3@truenorthafrica.com with subject line Legal Assistant by 15th February,2026.

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