Corporate Secretary

**Our client is a global renewable energy company, they are looking to hire an experienced “hands-on” Corporate Secretary to work out of the “Zurich Group Office” and support a fast-growing team offshore. Our client is flexible as long as you also adaptable, it will be possible to work from home from time-to-time.**

**CORPORATE SECRETARY / LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR**

The Corporate Secretary, reports to the General Counsel (based abroad) and will coordinate the definition of all legal procedures, practices and tasks. They are responsible for the implementation with an independent approach and autonomous organization of their work and deadlines.

**_The Role: _**
- Support the General Counsel in the definition and the regular improvement of all the practices related to the Corporate Secretariat area of the Group;
- Manage the scheduling of all relevant corporate meetings (planning of the board and committee meetings, agenda, relevant communications...);
- Coordinate and attend board and other corporate bodies meetings and drafting minutes;
- Autonomously coordinate the implementation of the decisions made by the Boards of Directors and other corporate bodies;
- Autonomously prepare and coordinate execution, recording and tidy archiving of all official corporate governance documents and resolutions;
- Establish and maintain the highest levels of corporate governance standards, ensuring compliance with by-laws, laws and regulations;
- Update, advice and support all directors about the board-related matters, communications practices and procedures within the Group;
- Liaise with auditors, lawyers, tax advisers, bankers and shareholders on governance issues and leading in the implementation of any necessary measure;
- Perform any other tasks in the Corporate Secretariat areas at the discretion of the General Counsel;
- Manage and perform ad-hoc cross-functional projects initiated by the Group, supporting the different members of the management team and interacting with all relevant team members within the Group at the direction of the General Counsel.

**_Main Requirements: _**

We are expecting that you are able to identify to a company like ours that operates in energy transition with a pan-European focus, you will be joining a company looking to develop renewable projects across different markets.
- At least 4 years (the more the better) of previous similar work experience as an Executve Assistant / Administrative Assistant / Para-Legal / Corporate Govenance - Handling Corporate Secretary duties which can include organizong/participaing/Meeting/Documenting/etc. Board level meetings from A-Z in an international context, or operating across a broad range of legal jurisdictions.
- Familiarity with corporate governance processes and regulations and capability to autonomously deal with corporate documentation.
- Education can be upto Legal diploma/degree or Para-Legal or Legal Appenticeship, etc,
- A pro-active attitude towards work in general and a problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and simultaneously, strong at problem-solving and critical thinking, willingness to travel occasionally.
- Proficiency-level English language skills, with skills in other European languages considered an important plus.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, discretion in treating with confidential information.
- Ability to mediate and assist in achieving consensus and in overcome bureaucratic thinking.
- Flexible and creative approach to problem-solving; Acting with integrity and dignity as a widely trusted and respected individual.

**Our Client offers a dynamic international environment where DIVERSITY is written in capital letters, with good development potential and a competitive compensation package. To find out more, please contact Simon Portalski
(079 356 85 89
) and send your CV including a brief cover mail in English.**

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- 8001 Zürich: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)