Paralegal: M&A & Corporate
Aspen Pharma Group
2026/10/16   Durban North

Job Ref #: AP-5858
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Applicants are invited to apply for the above-indicated vacancy that exists in the Group Legal Department, based in Durban North. The successful incumbent will report to the Group Head: Legal Counsel M&A Corporate. All applications are to be received on or before 23 October 2026. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with Aspen’s Transformation Age
Job Description

Job Purpose

The Paralegal: M&A & Corporate will provide efficient and effective support to the Legal Team in delivering quality, business-aligned legal services.

The role will act as an intermediary between the Legal Team and internal and external stakeholders, including law firms, and support multiple Business Units. Responsibilities include substantive legal work, preparation of first and subsequent drafts, review of standard agreements, management of legal matters through the electronic legal practice management system, coordination of allocated matters under legal supervision, and accurate reporting.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide specialised paralegal and general legal support under the guidance of the responsible Aspen lawyer.
  • Assist with drafting, commenting on and managing legal documentation.
  • Coordinate legal matters, deliverables, projects and reporting.
  • Establish and maintain electronic databases, including transaction Virtual Data Rooms (VDRs).
  • Maintain electronic legal files, document retention and reporting.
  • Assist with general legal administration, including invoice processing.
  • Support Group Legal cross-functional projects as allocated.
  • Manage matters from inception through to resolution under appropriate legal supervision

 

Job Requirements

Education

  • Matric/Grade 12 plus a recognised professional paralegal qualification, or
  • A university degree or sound progress towards a university degree, which is preferable.
  • Registration with an appropriate professional body, where applicable.

Experience

  • 5–10 years' demonstrated experience performing a paralegal function, ideally including some experience within an in-house legal department.
  • Experience working with long and complex legal agreements is essential.
  • Familiarity with legal terminology is essential.
  • Relevant experience within a legal practice or corporate environment is essential.
  • General commercial understanding and exposure.

Skills & Competencies

  • Advanced Microsoft Office capability, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience establishing and managing databases, including transaction VDRs.
  • Project management and coordination skills.
  • Excellent administrative and organisational ability.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deliverables.
  • Strong written and verbal English proficiency.
  • High levels of integrity, ethical conduct and confidentiality.
  • Minimum typing speed of 75 words per minute.