Corporate Legal Specialist (12-Month Contract)

Role Overview

The Corporate Legal Specialist will assist the Group Company Secretary team by handling corporate governance, legal paperwork, and regulatory adherence within various jurisdictions. This position involves managing corporate documents, maintaining statutory records, aiding entity management, and facilitating legal document preparation and execution. The ideal candidate is detail-focused, highly organized, and skilled at juggling complex documentation and multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Group CoSec team with corporate governance activities including drafting, reviewing, and coordinating corporate paperwork such as board and shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, and approvals.
• Prepare, review, and properly format diverse corporate legal documents ensuring internal approvals and execution protocols are met.
• Manage document execution by arranging signatures from directors and authorized signatories, maintaining correct version control and logging.
• Keep statutory records, corporate registers, and entity files up to date across various jurisdictions.
• Organize voluminous corporate and legal documents, ensuring effective filing and easy access within document management systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to gather necessary documents supporting corporate transactions and filings.
• Monitor and track corporate filings, deadlines, and regulations ensuring compliance is timely and accurate.
• Support corporate transactions, restructuring, and other legal projects by preparing documents and coordinating internal procedures.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining document management best practices within the Group CoSec team.
• Provide general legal and administrative support to the Legal department as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of six years' experience in corporate legal, paralegal, or secretarial roles.
• Demonstrable experience with corporate governance and document management.
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Capability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of multi-jurisdictional corporate frameworks including offshore jurisdictions.
• Experience working with external legal counsel, corporate service providers, and registered agents.
• Track record supporting corporate transactions, regulatory filings, and entity management across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong ability to manage stakeholders and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional setting.

Benefits and Culture

We focus on fostering professional growth by providing an environment designed to build confidence and support long-term success. Regardless of career stage, we offer learning opportunities, tools, and tailored mentoring to help you succeed.

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: Commitment to ethical, transparent, and accountable practices in every business action.
• Teamwork: Emphasis on cohesive success by breaking down silos, encouraging collaboration and mutual support.
• Long-term Thinking: Prioritizing sustainable growth and excellence beyond immediate results.