Legal Senior Officer

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different in what we do, how we work, and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

As a member of the team supporting Company Secretary services to clients, you serve as an important link between junior staff, management, and our clients. As a member of a professional services function you can continue to enhance your career within the funds industry, continue to expand your relationship management skills, build expertise in directing and mentoring staff, and serve as a quality reviewer on work prior to submissions to (senior) managers across private equity, private debt and real estate corporate entities.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interacting with clients, board members, third party intermediaries such as banks, lawyers, accountants and tax advisors both in person and via written or telephone communication;
• Overseeing various company secretarial transactions (e.g. incorporation, share allotment, capital reduction, change of directors, strike off, amendment of articles of association, buy back, power of attorney, loan notes etc.) to include preparation and/or review of the necessary corporate approvals, Companies House filings, statutory registers updates etc.;
• Managing day-to-day company secretarial operations of the entities;
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking the appropriate action;
• Training junior staff, delegating tasks, organising planning and reviewing work;
• Collaborating on setup and / or on-boarding of client structures, and administering complex international structures;
• Preparing for and attending board and shareholders' meetings, documenting, drafting and or reviewing and circulating minutes and actions agreed upon;
• Maintenance of statutory records for entities and ensuring annual and ad-hoc filing requirements are met;
• Proactively arranging a regular review (healthcheck) of the entities’ records;
• Proactive collaboration between the Co-Sec and Accounting teams as well as other Alter Domus offices, with a focus on client service delivery;
• Assisting with the preparation, collation and ongoing monitoring of Know Your Customer / Client Due Diligence and promoter / corporate files;
• Ensuring the internal processes are followed and logs/trackers are updated;
• Supporting team on client engagement and transactions.
• Assisting the management with the billing and cash collection.

YOUR PROFILE

• Hold a relevant professional qualification or be working towards one would be an asset but not a requirement;
• 3 years or more of relevant experience (company secretarial and managing corporate structures of a similar nature);
• Prior Diligent Board experience highly desired;
• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements and AML regulations;
• Possess team spirit, the capacity to build strong client relationships, and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate;
• Flexible and hands-on approach;
• Organised with an eye for detail;
• Ability to prioritise and to handle multiple projects simultaneously is essential

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and recognise that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, as we work towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcomling recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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