Benefits: Medical Aid, Provident Fund, Income Protection, Gap Cover, 13th Cheque Our client is a dynamic and ambitious family owned and run export trading business based in Durban that has been in existence for the last 48 years. They specialize in the export of FMCG's, fruit and vegetables, meat, wines and building materials to over 45 countries throughout the world.The legal secretary is responsible for ensuring sound corporate governance practice, to be the repository of governance knowledge and advice, and to be the source of the company’s conscience ensuring corporate integrity takes precedence over short-term gain and personal benefit. In addition to provide seamless assistance, manage administrative tasks, and ensure efficient operations not only within the company. This position requires a proactive, organized, and adaptable individual who can work in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable to any situation that might be thrown their way.The position will be report into the finance director. Key Responsibilities:Technical responsibilities:Collating files and documents for the finance director.Provide strategic advisory services in relation to secretariat services to the Board and Executive Management.Advise the Board collectively and individually of their legal rights and obligations in relations to matters of their responsibilities, the law and good corporate governancPrepare, collate and distribute Board and Committee charters and work plans.Responsible for the preparation meeting agendas, taking of minutes and distribution thereof, circulation of action list on resolutions.Maintain the company’s statutory registers including minute books, Board registers, registers of disclosures of conflict of interests, etEnsure that Board decisions and other communications are formally channeled to the appropriate members of staff and other stakeholders.Review credit applications and distribution agreements on behalf of the finance director.Liaison with the banks and valuators.Gateway approvals on behalf of the finance director.Skills and Qualifications:LLB qualification or equivalent qualification.Secretarial certificate will be an added advantageA minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in practice with a corporate entity.Good corporate governance , compliance, legislative experience.Familiarity with system/process documentation and business processes.Strategic Resource Management & LeadershipExcellent written and verbal communicationOrganizational & Stakeholder awareness profileResource mobilizationChange LeadershipResults OrientationGood negotiation skillsInfluentialStrong analytical skillsHigh levels of professionalismGood interpersonal skillsExcellent planning, co-ordination and follow through skillsExcellent administrative skillsAbility to interpret and advise on the application of legislationHigh levels of discretion and confidentialityAbility to work under pressure. Carlysle was established in 2003 to facilitate and assist clients with the challenges of bridging the gap between the operational objectives and resource requirements of a dynamic business.Our approach is to combine the efficiency and experience found in large organizations with the rigorous methodological understanding of entrepreneurship and creativity generally found in smaller businesses.As a proudly South African, Level 2 BBBEE rated Company; we offer professional services in selected Information and Communication Technology and Engineering and Technical sector.#J-18808-Ljbffr