Department/Division: Legal
Reporting To Chief Legal Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Legal support: document management, contract/admin coordination, legal research support, liaising with lawyers, compliance tracking, and maintaining records.
- Coordinate communication between attorneys, clients, courts, and third parties
- Manage calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and interviews
- Track deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements
- Maintain and organize legal files, both physical and digital
- Assist with e-filing documents through state and federal court systems
- Prepare and format legal documents, such as pleadings, contracts, and correspondence
- Draft or proofread legal documents.
- Conduct basic legal research
- Support trial preparation, including assembling exhibits and case materials
- Provide administrative support to the CLO
- Making follow-ups on booking travel arrangements and accommodation for CLO when necessary.
- Any other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors/Diploma in Law
- Legal education/experience plus familiarity with sports administration, excellent organization, communication
- Experience in Sports Sector is an added advantage
- Two years’ experience in a similar position
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your application letter and CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Principal Assistant-Legal) to hr@sportpesa.com by 24th August 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.