Legal Officer (International Law)

CITCO INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED-PHILIPPINE ROHQ; Makati; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercator by Citco in Makati seeks a legal professional to support senior lawyers in corporate subsidiary governance across client worldwide operations. You will prepare and review documents from incorporation to dissolution, and monitor filings with local authorities.

The role requires a Law degree (or final year student) and 1+ year in corporate services to international clients or 2+ years in corporate law, with fluent English and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Law (or last year student).
• 1+ year of experience in provision corporate services to international clients or 2+ years of experience in corporate law.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Flexible, proactive and attentive to details; team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Will act independently and assist senior lawyers in the provision of corporate subsidiary governance services to clients with worldwide presence
• Prepare and review legal documents for all stages of company lifecycle, i.e. from company incorporation through to dissolution, for clients worldwide in accordance to legal requirements with agreed deadlines
• Perform and/or monitor statutory filings with local authorities
• Coordinate with business partners, clients and colleagues worldwide in order to gather information and/or documentation required to carry out assignments
• Ensure that client’s, local, international and industry specific requirements are met and legal updates are shared
• Maintain data and ensure proper reporting

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree or final year student

Job description

Mercator® by Citco is the pioneer of Global Entity Portfolio Management services. Our centralized client service infrastructure means we are able to provide end-to-end support in over 170 jurisdictions worldwide.

The majority of our clients are multinational corporations with anywhere upwards from 50 legal entities. They include Fortune 1000, Global 2000 and industry leaders based globally, and covering major business sectors. For more information about Mercator by Citco, please visitwww.mercator.net

Your Role:

• Will act independently and assist senior lawyers in the provision of corporate subsidiary governance services to clients with worldwide presence

• Prepare and review legal documents for all stages of company lifecycle, i.e. from company incorporation through to dissolution, for clients worldwide in accordance to legal requirements with agreed deadlines

• Perform and/or monitor statutory filings with local authorities

• Coordinate with business partners, clients and colleagues worldwide in order to gather information and/or documentation required to carry out assignments

• Ensure that client’s, local, international and industry specific requirements are met and legal updates are shared

• Maintain data and ensure proper reporting

About You:

• Must have a degree in Law (or last year student)

• Have 1+ year of experience in provision corporate services to international clients or 2+ years of experience in corporate law field

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Flexible, proactive and attentive to details team player with excellent communication skills

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.