MALE PERSONAL ASSISTANT / LEGAL COUNSEL AT NEW ERA TRANSPORTS SERVICES

About Company:

New Era offers cutting-edge haulage and logistics services designed to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and provide an unparalleled customer experience.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• The Personal Assistant to the Managing Director (PA / Legal Counsel) will provide high-level administrative, organizational, and legal support to the MD.
• This dual role combines executive assistance with legal advisory functions, ensuring the MD is fully supported in decision-making, business operations, and compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the MD’s schedule, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel and logistics.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, and other official documents.
• Handle confidential correspondence, reports, and presentations for the MD.
• Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, employment, and compliance matters.
• Prepare briefs, meeting notes, and follow-up action trackers for the MD.
• Ensure the organization complies with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including legal counsel, government agencies, and business partners.
• Support dispute resolution and litigation processes where required.
• Organize and maintain documentation, legal records, and filing systems.
• Conduct research (legal, business, and administrative) to support the MD’s decision-making.
• Support in the planning and execution of strategic initiatives, special projects, and board-level activities.
• Maintain a high level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB); BL qualification is required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a legal role, with additional experience as a PA/Executive Assistant preferred.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract management, and compliance.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr.recruitment@neweratransports.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.