Senior Officer, Governance

  • Job Reference: 31169
  • Date Posted: 10 October 2024
  • Website: https://itchyfeetoffshore.com/
  • Location: Jersey
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Administration, Legal
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Officer to join their award-winning global Corporate Governance team. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented professional with relevant corporate governance and/or legal experience. You will provide first-class internal governance support to the companies across all locations, working closely with senior management. Click here to read more.

Job Duties:

  • Assist with organising board and committee meetings, including maintaining the annual meeting schedule.
  • Draft structured agendas and proactively plan for meetings.
  • Attend meetings and draft accurate, detailed minutes promptly.
  • Build positive, collaborative relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective governance support.
  • Maintain director responsibility lists, authorised signatory lists, board action trackers, constitutional documents, and committee terms of reference.
  • Monitor and promote best governance practices for committees.
  • Act as secretary or assistant secretary of boards or committees if required.
  • Prepare and submit event-driven filings and notifications with relevant company registries and regulators.
  • Maintain statutory and non-statutory registers, including contracts, policy exceptions, conflicts of interest, and assurance certificates.
  • Assist with internal CDD requests and maintain the global CDD request register.
  • Arrange execution and approval or ratification of relevant documents.
  • Support the maintenance of the corporate regulatory calendar, global governance records, and corporate governance framework, including adherence to the UK Corporate Governance Code.
  • Oversee and maintain the centralised global governance homepage.
  • Support annual board and committee effectiveness reviews.
  • Assist with internal licensing approval, annual compliance confirmations, and corporate projects such as entity formation and restructuring.
  • Provide governance support for annual audits and insurance renewals.
  • Work with and develop trainees as part of the trainee rotation programme.
  • Assist in developing checklists and guidance notes for recurring company secretarial tasks and processes.

 

Job Requirements:

  • Experience in an in-house governance or company secretarial role.
  • Prior experience in a regulated professional services environment is advantageous.
  • Studying for or qualified with the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) is advantageous.
  • Working knowledge of Viewpoint, Board Intelligence, iManage, or similar platforms is beneficial.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Well-organised, efficient, proactive, and diligent.
  • Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
  • Discretion and good judgement.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Active interest in AI and tech solutions for governance and company secretarial work.

 

What You'll Love:

Joining our client means becoming part of a leading offshore law firm known for its inclusive and supportive culture. The firm values its people and provides a strong sense of common purpose, with accessible development opportunities in a team-spirited environment. You'll have the chance to thrive in a role that supports global governance while contributing to the firm's ongoing success.

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