Legal-Company Secretary-Americas
About the positionResponsibilities• 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