About the role Provide day-to-day legal and operational support to the AFEMEA & ASC Legal team, with a strong focus on corporate governance, entity management, contract administration, and legal operations. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple priorities across jurisdictions and support the team in delivering efficient, high-quality legal services. Key Job Accountabilities Corporate Governance & Entity Management <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Manage the Business Group’s subsidiary governance framework, ensuring all legal entities remain in good standing across relevant jurisdictions.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Maintain accurate and up-to-date corporate records, statutory registers, and internal entity databases.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Track and coordinate key deadlines (e.g., annual filings, renewals, director mandates) and ensure timely compliance with local requirements.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Liaise with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and corporate service providers on entity-related matters.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Support all company secretarial activities for subsidiaries, including:</li> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="circle"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Preparing, coordinating, and filing corporate documentation (e.g., director/officer appointments and resignations, changes to authorized signatories);</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Coordinating board and shareholder approvals;</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Working with external counsel to draft and finalize board minutes, resolutions, and governance documents;</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ensuring proper execution, filing, and record-keeping in line with local legal requirements and internal policies.</li> </ul> </ul> Contract & Legal Support <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating standard legal documents, including templates, termination letters, and claims correspondence.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Review contracts and prepare comparison tables or summaries to support legal and business decision-making.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Coordinate contract execution processes, including arranging signatures and maintaining contract records.</li> </ul> Legal Operations & Administration <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Support the General Counsel in managing the legal budget, forecasts, and vendor spend.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Act as the main point of contact for external legal vendors on billing, including invoice tracking, review, and reporting.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Maintain and organize Legal team SharePoint sites and document repositories to ensure accessibility and consistency.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Assist with the preparation of presentations, internal communications, policies, SOPs, and training materials.</li> </ul> Litigation & Investigation Support <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders to collect and organize documentation required for claims, disputes, or investigations.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Provide general support on fact-finding and case preparation as needed.</li> </ul> General Support <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Conduct ad hoc legal research and assist in maintaining and updating template agreements and internal know-how.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Take on additional tasks and projects as required to support the Legal team’s priorities.</li> </ul> Qualifications/Requirements <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Legal degree or equivalent qualification (e.g., Legal Practice Course or similar) preferred.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines across jurisdictions.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and develop.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">High level of attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to prioritize effectively, work under pressure, and deliver on time.</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills.</li> </ul> #Li-remote

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