Job description
CTG overview |
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
Visit www.ctg.org to find out more
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Overview of position |
The mission of CTG is to partner with the world's most
effect humanitarian organisations to provide support in enabling the success of
projects; to provide a duty of care to staff who operate in conflict-affected
countries; and to ensure that all of our business practices remain ethical and
uphold human rights.
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Role objectives |
The Company Secretary & Legal Administrator, will
support the Client Services Director & General Counsel in ensuring the
compliance of the company in all jurisdictions of operation, compliance with
management systems and management of legal risk.
Expected output:
Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited
to:
Conducting research and compiling reports on applicable company regulations and laws across all jurisdictions of operation
Conducting other legal research
Managing set ups of legal entities in new jurisdictions
Managing the compliance of existing legal entities’ annual local audit and reporting requirements
Developing trackers so key filing and renewal deadlines are never missed
Drafting relevant legal documents (including but not limited to board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, articles of association)
Advising on and managing restructure of CTG’s legal entity structure to ensure consistency and efficiency
Liaising with local legal counsel and experts
Keeping files organised and up to date in paper and/or electronic format
Ensure that all CTG supply chain has gone through due diligence, comply with the company’s code of conduct, and work towards raising their standards
Supporting General Counsel and Legal Counsel with other legal administrative matters
Supporting Bid & Sales Team with information around legal entities as required for submissions
Assisting CTG Finance Teams on assisting with external Due Diligence, preparing requisite forms and all other documentation required by external corporations such as banks, auditors etc.
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Project reporting |
This role reports to the Client Services Director &
General Counsel but will be actively in communications and may receive
directions with relevant stakeholders (including but not limited to the Legal
Counsel, Tax Manager, Financial Controller, COO and CEO).
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Key competencies |
The successful candidate will:
Be a self-starter and able to work independently with minimum supervision
Be comfortable handling large work load, working under time pressure, managing multiple issues at once
Have strong organisational skills – ability to follow up on issues and prioritise
Ability to manage various legal requirements – navigating, researching and using multiple legal systems, research tools, search engines etc.
Possess excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Have superior research skills
Demonstrate a high level of discretion with confidential matters
Have experience with online document management systems
Have business proficiency in computer systems and MS Office applications
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Team management |
This role has no team management responsibility.
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Further information |
Work experience:
3-5 years of demonstrable relevant experience.
Experience with a multinational company with entities in multiple jurisdictions.
Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) preferable
Experience with a multinational company with entities in multiple jurisdictions.
Experience in dealing with multiple jurisdictions, especially conflict-affected states, is an advantage.
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Disclaimer: At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
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