Senior Paralegal Regulatory Compliance

LESEGO MPOFU

Senior Paralegal (Remote-Ready)

Professional Summary

Senior Paralegal with six years’ progressive experience in legal practice, compliance, and commercial support. Proven expertise in contract negotiation, drafting, due diligence, regulatory compliance, and transactional support including share acquisitions, mergers, and contract drafting and reviews. Skilled in liaising with internal business stakeholders, facilitating legal operations, and supporting litigation and corporate governance processes. I possess a BA in Law, Politics & International Relations, currently completing an LLB with expected completion in June 2025. Furthermore, I am equipped with sound commercial acumen, a proactive mindset, and the ability to operate independently and collaboratively under pressure, with a strong ability to thrive in legal teams with excellent organizational, transcription, and communication skills.

Core Competencies

• Contract Drafting & Review (NDAs, Contracts)

• Commercial Transactions (Mergers, Share Acquisitions, Due Diligence)

• Legal & Regulatory Compliance & Policy Advisory

• Litigation Support & Legal Research

• Stakeholder Engagement & Internal Legal Support

• Document Management

• Team Collaboration & Process Coordination

• Office Management

• Transcription Disciplinary Hearing Administration

• Client Onboarding & Portfolio Management

• Team Management, Staff Training & Delegation

• Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience

Senior Paralegal AMS Attorneys Inc (formerly Modise Matlou Thipe Attorneys Inc) 2023 – Present

• Lead day-to-day management of legal and commercial portfolios

• Draft pleadings, contracts, labor documents, and hearing prep.

• Train and supervise junior staff and legal interns.

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including NDAs, client and partner contracts.

• Provide legal and operational support to internal teams on contracting processes and reviews.

• Lead compliance checks and contract approvals, ensuring adherence to internal protocols and regulatory frameworks.

• Conduct due diligence for mergers and share acquisition transactions.

• Support litigation matters and complex disciplinary hearings through legal research, document preparation and coordination.

• Manage document version control, approvals, and the finalization of contracts in line with company standards.

• Liaise with external counsel and escalate legal queries where appropriate.

• Monitor internal legal inboxes and respond to contractual process questions in a timely and organized manner.

• Maintain firm compliance with LPC and regulatory audits.

• Oversee client onboarding, document filing, and property transfer matters. Administrative Legal Assistant Modise Matlou Thipe Attorneys Inc 2019 – 2022

• Liaised with clients, attended consultations, managed firm filing systems.

• Handled debt recovery accounts and payment plan drafting.

• Legal & Compliance Secretary

• Manage director’s schedule and delegate firm-wide duties.

• Supported legal team in court prep, transcription, and document archiving.

• Provided finance and operational admin support.

Financial Assistant Trainee Best Debt Solutions

2014 – 2015

• Conducted financial background checks and created digital client profiles.

• Learned key office tools, communication protocols, and call center systems.

• Gained exposure to software platforms and administrative workflows. Education

• Bachelor of Laws / LL.B (in progress), University of South Africa – Expected June 2025

• BA in Law & Politics, Rhodes University – 2018

• High School: Die Hoërskool Pretoria Wes – 2013

Certifications & Training

• Debt Collection – Law Society of South Africa, 2023 Leadership & Volunteer Experience

• Portfolio Manager & Compliance Officer, Modise Matlou Thipe Attorneys

• Training Manager, AMS Attorneys

• Spokesperson, Black Lawyers Association – Rhodes University Student Chapter

• SRC Projects Team Member, Rhodes University

• Volunteer, Kingdom Life Children’s Centre

References

• Calvin Salane – 076******* (AMS Attorneys Director)

• Itumeleng Dube – 072-***-**** (UNISA Lecturer)

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