Senior Legal Officer - Mercator
About Citco Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs. For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com About the Team & Business Line: 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 visit www.mercator.net Working with our team, you will work with multinational clients to provide critical support that helps them meet the increasing regulatory and compliance requirements that shape the industry. Responsibilities Your Role: Reporting to an Account Manager based in our global office in Vilnius, Lithuania, you will maintain and develop multiple business relations with clients, Citco offices, law firms and other third parties. You will be responsible for overall supervision of the designated portfolio of clients ensuring that all client queries and requests are processed and completed in a timely manner, efficiently and qualitatively. You will assign, draft, review and file documents and state forms drafted for all stages of company lifecycle, i.e. from company incorporation through to dissolution, for clients in various Brazilian states accordance to legal requirements with agreed deadlines. You will perform and/ or monitor statutory filings with authorities for portfolio of clients. You will coordinate with junior colleague to conduct due diligence, order certified documents, conduct searches, complete registry and central bank filings. You will assist in coaching and developing team members for their individual advancement and for the benefit of the team. You will continuously review and make recommendations for improvements to the existing processes and procedures. You will follow changes in law in all Brazilian states which may impact service delivery and ensure that international and/or industry specific legal requirements are met. You will act as a contact for urgent client matters in the Latin American time zone, when other global offices are off-line. You will assist with migration and on boarding of clients including due diligence. You will assist to handle physical and electronic documentations safe keeping system. Qualifications About You: You have a Degree in Law from an accredited law school. You are fluent in English (written and spoken). You have 5- 10 years relevant experience in corporate law field, entity management, due diligence and corporate maintenance. You have solid experience with providing corporate legal services to corporate clients with good understanding of requirements applicable to such service and relevant processes. You have experience working with large multi-national clients. You have working experience in client servicing and project management (international exposure is an asset). You have ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. You are a self-starter, and have the ability to work independently and understand when to escalate. You have strong attention to detail, analytical, problem solving and communication skills. You have experience in coaching and developing others. 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. #LI-OF1 #INDCIT