Africa Talent by Deloitte – NL-Paralegal Junior Consultant-12 month Fixed Term Contract. Job at Deloitte

Job Description

As a Paralegal, you will provide support to the entire Legal Affairs department. You will assist with various tasks and perform all preparatory work for the legal counsels. Additionally, you will manage standard documentation, and for new documentation or amendments, you will ensure implementation. You will also relieve the burden by managing agendas, annual planning, preparing corporate law decisions, and other preparatory work for the Supervisory Board, and the Complaints Committee of Deloitte. You will work at the ATBD office, as part of the newly established Deloitte NL OGC Support Hub, and will be surrounded by ambitious and enthusiastic colleagues who enjoy collaborating and striving for the best results together, as part of a new paralegal team. You will work with the OGC department of the Deloitte NL firm and have a challenging and varied role encompassing the following aspects:

• You will perform supporting legal tasks, mostly for the legal counsels, including managing relevant Company Registration records, drafting powers of attorney, pledges, and other documentation, as well as reviewing Non-Disclosure Agreements, and release- and reliance letters.
• You will manage frequently used templates, updating them as necessary, and ensure consistency in standard agreements for clients, employees, freelancers, and suppliers.
• You will organise and facilitate the annual planning of the Supervisory Board and its committees, including action lists, decision-making lists, and monitor compliance with supervisory legislation.
• You will monitor the OGC mailbox and ensure timely follow-up on queries regarding Deloitte NL’s corporate structure.
• You will assist in drafting executive summaries and preparing agendas for important meetings.
• You will support the management and updating of the team’s knowledge management system and the web environment of the Legal Department.
• You will provide support for corporate decision-making, intercompany agreements, corporate housekeeping, and manage trademark registration.
• You will conduct initial reviews on tenders, procurement processes, general purchasing terms and conditions, and perform ad-hoc research tasks, such as case law research and comparisons.
• You will check the layout, spelling, grammar, and cross-references of documents, ensuring quality control.
• You are AI savvy and intend to take a stimulating role on using AI in the legal space to increase quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• A completed degree in Law (or equivalent)
• 2-3 Years experience in the Paralegal space
• A good command of English (spoken and written)
• Knowledge and experience with Office/SharePoint
• Excellent prioritisation skills and the ability to manage deadlines and stakeholders effectively.