Legal-Company Secretary-Americas
About the position Responsibilities • Supporting the Enterprise Company Secretary in the provision of the corporate governance, legal and regulatory obligations in GHD Americas economic region (US, Canada, and Chile). • Providing legal advice in relation to the US, Canadian and Chile share plans. • Oversight of share issues/transfers to ensure compliance with issuing exemptions is maintained and filings are current in all relevant jurisdictions. • In conjunction with Share Registry, responding to ad hoc shareholder queries. • Managing the Americas corporate structure, including attending to new corporate registrations and de-registrations of surplus entities. • Delivery of all company secretarial activities for GHD entities incorporated in USA, Canada, and Chile, including preparation of board agendas, board papers, minutes, and resolutions. • Ensuring director and shareholder meetings are convened in accordance with legal or other requirements, coordinating board meetings, supporting the Chair and other directors, and following up after meeting actions. • Maintaining corporate records and attending to regulatory filings. • Advising the Americas subsidiary boards on good practice in corporate governance, including providing continuous learning opportunities for directors and officers of the Americas subsidiary companies. • Developing and coordinating director inductions for Americas subsidiary companies. • Supporting Americas M&A due diligence, as required. • Providing advice in relation to the corporate governance, legal and regulatory obligations of GHD's registered North American charities - GHD Foundation (USA) and GHD Foundation (Canada). • Mentoring and facilitating the development of the Assistant Company Secretary - Americas. • Collaboration with the Americas Legal Team in managing Americas corporate license portfolio. • Promoting GHD's compliance framework to safeguard the integrity of the organization. • Development, implementation, communication and maintenance of compliance policies, processes, and procedures. • Limited travel as needed. Requirements • 10+ years legal experience in Canada corporate law firm and/or in-house environment. • Relevant tertiary and professional qualifications (including admission in good standing to a US or Canada bar). • Data savvy, with strong commercial/financial foresight or proven experience in delivery. • Reputation for high levels of trust, discretion and confidentiality and a role model for GHD's values. • Strong client focus and genuine desire to assist shareholders, board, and team members. • Ability to engage in limited travel as needed. Apply tot his job