Corporate Legal Assistant

Ascendo Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Corporate sponsored retirement savings programs

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant to support its compliance department in New York. The ideal candidate will possess bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin, coupled with a Bachelor's degree in business or legal studies. Responsibilities include managing communications with authorities, coordinating legal deadlines, and assisting in corporate documentation. This role offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and a generous paid time off structure.

Qualifications

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin.
• Exceptional attention to detail and project management skills.
• Prior experience in an administrative, legal, or regulatory environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage incoming requests from external authorities.
• Administer the department's calendar for legal and regulatory deadlines.
• Coordinate with risk management and operations teams on corporate matters.
• Assist in drafting corporate disclosures and reports.
• Process department expenditures and organize operational documentation.

Skills

Bilingual communication in English and Mandarin

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, legal studies, or related field

Job description

Up and Coming Career Opportunity: Corporate Legal Assistant

Ascendo is excited to present this opportunity in the financial services industry. We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated professional to support a rapidly expanding compliance department. This role is fundamental to maintaining operational integrity and driving strategic growth within an energetic corporate environment. The most successful candidate will bring complete bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin, alongside a solid academic foundation in business or legal studies, ensuring they can seamlessly step into this highly visible and demanding position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage incoming requests from external authorities to guarantee prompt and accurate responses.
• Administer the calendar for the department to ensure all critical legal and regulatory deadlines are strictly met.
• Coordinate effectively with risk management and operations teams to resolve complex corporate matters.
• Aid in the assembly and drafting of corporate disclosures and official internal reports.
• Handle the processing of department expenditures and organize essential operational documentation.

Qualifications

• Outstanding capability to communicate both verbally and in writing across English and Mandarin.
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with the capacity to juggle multiple demanding projects concurrently.
• Bachelors degree concentrated in business, economics, legal studies, or a corresponding discipline.
• Prior exposure to an administrative, legal, or regulatory environment is highly advantageous.
• Proven capacity to conduct thorough research and analyze information effectively.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Corporate sponsored retirement savings programs
• Generous paid time off structure
• Supportive team environment tailored for continuous professional growth

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