You will be responsible for all aspects of the company secretarial, paralegal and associated matters for group companies across all departments/regions/companies. This role is for someone keen to take on a varied and interesting role within a fast moving and dynamic team and can work with teams in different jurisdictions- this is not a traditional paralegal and company secretarial role. The role requires an individual who can take responsibility for a portfolio of companies in multiple jurisdictions and ad hoc legal duties. Core duties include management of corporate legal administration and compliance for those companies and various group projects and ad hoc requests. It is important to note that the role requires a hands-on, flexible approach and a willingness to deal with regular day-to-day administration, such as filing, coordinating signatures, correspondence, minutes taking etc. The position reports into the Head of Legal in Geneva, Switzerland
Knowledge Skills And Abilities, Key Responsibilities
- Bachelor's degree in law ( Paralegal certificate will be a plus)
- A minimum of 6 years professional experience in a corporate legal department of an international company as a Paralegal or a Company secretary
- Fluent n English and either Spanish/French (excellent writing and speaking skills)
- Excellent organization, documentation management and computer skills
- Strong communication skills with a team-player attitude
- Accurate, attention to details and conscientious
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, react quickly in a time-pressured environment and meet deadlines
- Ability to work with remote teams/managment
- Autonomous and proactive
- Ability to travel
Internal - Group management including board/committee members
Other members of the Legal Department
Management and members of the corporate and business departments
Companies General Managers, Finance Managers and employees.
External -
Lawyers
Corporate Secretaries
Notaries
Authorities
