Job description
A notary is a public official authorised to draw up authentic deeds and to ensure the legal validity of legal documents and transactions in accordance with the applicable legislation. The notary is responsible for drawing up and authenticating documents such as deeds of sale, articles of association for companies and partnership agreements, whilst verifying the identity of the parties involved and checking that there is no fraud or coercion. In addition, the notary provides limited legal guidance on the content and implications of the documents, manages and stores original deeds in the notarial archive (protocol), and ensures that all processes comply with the relevant laws and regulations. In this role, accuracy, legal knowledge, integrity, communication skills and administrative discipline are essential to delivering reliable and legally valid documentation.
Responsibilities
- Drafting and authenticating legal documents (deeds)
- Verifying the identity and authority of the parties involved
- Verifying the legality and validity of documents and transactions
- Explain the content and legal implications of deeds
- Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- Storage and management of original deeds (notarial register)
- Ensuring confidentiality and data protection
- Preventing fraud, deception or coercion in transactions
- Working with external parties such as solicitors, banks and government agencies
- The systematic and accurate management and archiving of legal documentation
Requirements
- A degree in Law (preferably Notarial Law)
- Completion of professional training as a notary and statutory appointment
- In-depth knowledge of civil law, company law and property law
- Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail
- A high degree of integrity, reliability and ethical awareness
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to explain complex legal information clearly
- Good administrative and organisational skills
- Discretion and the ability to protect confidential information
- Experience with legal documentation and case management (desirable)