Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant 
N+1: General Counsel
N+2: Legal Director
Location: Maputo

Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Mozambique since 2014. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment. 
Our client, a leading global provider in the Energy industry, is looking to appoint a successful Legal Administrative Assistant to based in Maputo.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·    Provide comprehensive administrative and paralegal support to the Legal Department, ensuring the efficient management of day-to-day legal operations and workflows.
·    Coordinate the preparation and timely delivery of Company and Other Special Purpose Entities’ legal documentation, including correspondence and filings; manage scheduling, coordination, and confirmation of internal and external appointments.
·    Maintain and administer the Legal Department’s document management system, ensuring accurate filing, registration, and retrieval of records; uphold strict confidentiality standards and ensure full traceability of legal documentation.
·    Manage and monitor the collection, organization, and electronic registration of legal data, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of digital archives.
·    Support the preparation of legal documents relevant to the department’s activities, in line with applicable legal and internal standards.
·    Monitor and update legal and regulatory databases, ensuring that applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and key legal developments are current and accurately reflected.
·    Perform additional duties as required in support of the Legal Department’s objectives and operational needs. 
·    Actively contributes to the promotion of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards and culture within the workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·    Minimum 3-year experience in a legal administration support or corporate environment. 
·    Attention to detail.
·    Keen observation skills.
·    Excellent time management skills.
·    Strong organizational skills.
·    Impressive communication skills.
·    Language skills Portuguese and English.