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Legal Officer - Paralegal, Mercator

Citco9 days ago
Toronto, ON
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Range of benefits
Training and education support
Flexible working arrangements

About the role

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 Mercator® by Citco

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 180 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

Your Role:

  • Reporting into an Account Manager based in our global office in Vilnius, Lithuania, you will act independently and assist senior colleagues in the provision of corporate subsidiary governance services to clients with worldwide presence.
  • You will draft, review and file corporate and transactional documents and state forms for all stages of company lifecycle, i.e. from company incorporation through to dissolution, for clients in various provinces in accordance to legal requirements with agreed deadlines.
  • You will conduct due diligence, order certified documents, conduct searches, complete various filings.
  • You will help to coordinate and provide registered agent service, maintain necessary accesses, registrations and communicate with the appointed registered agents for the completion of services.
  • You will perform and/ or monitor statutory provincial and federal filings with authorities for portfolio of clients.
  • You will coordinate with clients, business partners and colleagues worldwide in order to gather information and/ or documentation required to carry out assignments.
  • You will ensure that client’s, local, international and industry specific requirements are met and legal updates shared. You will maintain data and documents as well as ensure proper reporting.

About You:

  • You have a Paralegal License issued by the Law Society of Ontario and/or a Degree in Law.
  • You have 3+ years of experience in corporate law field, entity management, due diligence and corporate maintenance.
  • You have experience working with large multi-national clients based in different time zones.
  • 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 a sense of urgency, strong attention to detail, analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
  • You have an ability to work with documents in French (highly desirable). Spoken fluency would be an advantage Notary Public commission would be an advantage.

Our Benefits

Your wellbeing 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 recognize diversity as a source of organizational pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

About Citco

Financial Services
5001-10,000

Our heritage, since founding a civil law notary practice in the 1940s to establishing the Curacao International Trust Company in the 1960s, is built on challenging paradigms and delivering exceptional service within the financial and professional services industry. Today, with more than 6,000 employees in 45 countries, we continue to pioneer award-winning services and technology solutions that meet ever changing markets.

A commitment to investing in people, and proprietary technologies, has resulted in our reputation as the industry's preeminent service provider, reassuring clients that their critical administration functions are in safe hands.

Our thought leadership and ability to quickly navigate complex change means our clients can depend on us as trusted advisors to make informed decisions in response to market conditions.

Our Divisions

Citco Fund Services & Investor Relations CFS is the global leader in services for the alternative investment industry. With over 2,000 funds under administration and net assets exceeding $840 billion, we provide full service fund administration, fund accounting, net asset value calculations, investor relations, and more.

Governance Services Leveraging our extensive global office network Citco Governance Services provides customised solutions, including corporate and global subsidiary governance, secretarial services, financial accounting and reporting, tax and audit liaison, and market entry services.

Banking, Depositary & Custody Services Citco Banks operate in strategic financial centres and provide Institutional and Fund of Funds clients access to the funds universe through multiple communication and online real-time global funds platforms.

Citco Technology Management Through our eight global development centres, Citco Technology Management provides secure infrastructures and develops award-winning technology products that underpin our commitment to service excellence.