Vp Legal

**About Citco**:
For more than 75 years, we have been at the forefront of the corporate services industry, serving dynamic companies with sharp thinking, foresight, and unmatched expertise. That tradition continues today and into the future as we carve new paths and help shape the future of our industry.

**About the Team & Business Line**:
For over 75 years Citco has developed an ethos of service excellence and partnership in corporate fiduciary and administration that our clients rely upon. Through our global office network we provide a full suite of corporate administrative services to set up, administer and maintain corporate entities throughout their life cycle. Working with our Global Subsidiary Governance Services (GSGS) team, you will work with multinationals, corporates and private clients to provide critical support that helps them meet the increasing regulatory and compliance requirements that shape the industry.

**Your Role**:

- You will manage a portfolio of companies including direct contact with clients.
- Handle all day-to-day requests in relation to the portfolio including, but not limited to, incorporating companies and private foundations, preparing post incorporation documentation, amending Articles of Incorporation; preparation of powers of attorney, bank and other corporate resolutions and any other documents as may be required from time to time for the review and approval of Management
- Perform the duties of Signatory “A”
- Carry out marketing activities, mainly among our network of tax advisors and legal firms
- Keep the Managing Director abreast of important issues and escalate potential problems
- Prepare ad hoc, monthly and annual invoices as required
- Ensure portfolio is compliant with current regulations and works towards keeping up to date Due Diligence as required by Law and the internal policies
- Supervise and monitor all legal and accounting matters of the entire portfolio of client structures and in that scope, receive and distribute clients’ requests to staff
- Advise staff on correct procedures for carrying out their required functions
- Ensure accurate implementation of the procedures relevant to incorporation, amendment to the articles of incorporation, transfer of companies to and from other registered agents, liquidations, mergers, conversions and all other aspects of structures that are part of the client portfolio
- Attend weekly Account Managers’ meetings and report on unusual events of and carry out regular account meetings
- Monitor the accounts receivables list and deadlines and follow up with clients as necessary
- Accurately complete time card on a daily basis and review and approve staff time cards
- Monitor staff attendance and time recording on a daily/weekly basis
- Review and approve staff vacation ensuring that the account is sufficiently staffed at all times
- Manage staff performance and carry out semi-annual appraisals
- Identify training needs of staff and inform Managing Director or HR Manager
- Any other duties which the organization may require as part of the business of CITCO Group.

**About You**:

- You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Law or Economics and Law (MER).
- 8-12 years’ experience in the corporate legal industry
- Excellent MS Office skills
- Proactive attitude and willingness to put forth suggestions for constructive improvement in provision of service
- Proven track record in successfully managing teams
- Fluency in English and French language

**Our Benefits**

Your well being 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 embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.