In-House Corporate Lawyer

S&P Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm based in Greater London is seeking an experienced legal professional to oversee subsidiary governance and corporate compliance for nearly 400 legal entities worldwide. The ideal candidate will hold at least a 2:1 Bachelor of Law qualification and have a minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience (PQE). This position provides an opportunity to develop in-house legal skills and offers potential for flexible working arrangements. Candidates must possess strong organisational and project management skills and be proficient in various computer tools.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Support for returning professionals

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years PQE.
• Company secretarial experience as part of the legal role.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and adjust priorities on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with Treasury Controllers for legal advice.
• Preparing and executing board resolutions for UK subsidiaries.
• Updating statutory books and compliance for UK subsidiaries.
• Assisting with management of local counsel for corporate governance.

Skills

Excellent company law knowledge

Organisational skills

Project management

Professionalism and responsiveness

Autonomy and teamwork

Education

2:1 Bachelor of Law qualification

Legal Practice Course or Bar Vocational Course

Tools

Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Outlook

Diligent Entities

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

The Team

This position is with the Corporate Legal Department consisting of 5 lawyers, 3 paralegals, and 1 legal administrative assistant and reports directly to the Associate General Counsel International Corporate. The team covers our legal entities globally from a subsidiary governance and corporate legal perspective.

The Impact

This position contributes to the subsidiary governance of nearly 400 legal entities globally and supports the Treasury Controllers and Tax functions from a corporate legal perspective. This position joins a wider global legal team of over 150.

Whats in it for you

Working in a friendly in-house environment with colleagues across multiple functions and business lines and with third parties around the globe.

Opportunity to develop in-house legal skills within the role.

Potential for flexible working.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with Treasury Controllers and Tax to provide legal advice and support achievement of their company goals including cash repatriation loans and structuring.
• Preparing and arranging execution of board and shareholder resolutions for UK subsidiaries including to declare dividends, issue loan notes, alter share capital, allot shares, amend articles, change officers, and approve annual accounts; preparation of board materials and packs.
• Updating and maintaining statutory books and compliance for the company’s UK subsidiaries including overseeing Companies House filings and record keeping.
• Assisting with management of local counsel and corporate service providers overseas to ensure appropriate subsidiary management corporate compliance and governance of the company’s subsidiaries globally.
• Preparation of intercompany agreements and delegations of authority.
• Liaising with notaries, local counsel and corporate service providers overseas to assist with corporate subsidiary management including preparing certificates and arranging for documents to be notarized, apostilled, legalized or consularized.
• Assisting with maintaining internal recordkeeping systems. Experience of Diligent Entities preferred.
• Corporate due diligence and company searches obtaining certificates of good standing and similar in the UK and worldwide.

What We’re Looking For

• At least a 2: 1 Bachelor of Law qualification together with the Legal Practice Course or the Bar Vocational Course or similar and having successfully completed a training contract at a reputable law firm or in-house at a large company. Minimum 4 years PQE.
• Excellent company law knowledge in particular in the areas of corporate transactions, corporate governance and compliance. Company secretarial experience as part of legal role is important.
• Professionalism and responsiveness required and ability to effectively communicate with people at all organisational levels of the company.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills needed to manage time well prioritise effectively and handle multiple deadlines. Ability to react quickly and adjust priorities on short notice.
• Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive enthusiastic attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the team and with other colleagues.
• Computer Skills are preferred - Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Diligent.

Return to Work

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work As part of our Return to Work initiative Restart we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply and will actively support your return to the workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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