Company Secretarial Advisor

The Role

To provide and increase the company secretarial and governance support we offer to our clients.

To provide registered agent and Corporate Service Provider services to free zone and offshore companies and foundations registered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the ADGM ) the Dubai International Financial Centre (the DIFC ) Jebel Ali Free Zone (the JAFZ ) and the Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre (the RAKICC ). To help establish/implement systems policies and precedents to ensure high standards of corporate governance.

Key responsibilities

Establishing foundations free zone and offshore companies in the ADGM DIFC JAFZ and RAKICC. Preparing the necessary supporting applications required under different governing regulations.

Advising on and assisting with change of name directors general manager activities share transfers registration of pledges mortgages etc for offshore companies ADGM and DIFC companies and foundations.

Preparing agendas and notices for and taking minutes of board meetings and general meetings of shareholders.

Obtaining certificates of tax residence etc. from relevant government authorities and no-objection letters.

Maintaining statutory records including Register of Members and Register of Directors and Secretaries for UAE offshore ADGM and DIFC companies.

Assisting with annual licence and registration renewals for UAE offshore and ADGM and DIFC companies.

Undertaking company searches and making online applications.

Advising on filing requirements and compliance with UAE local laws and regulations.

Preparing and maintaining corporate bibles ensuring all relevant details are added/updated on relevant databases. Annually reviewing corporate bibles and requesting where required updated due diligence documents.

Ensuring accurate time recording.

Overseeing and advising on the preparation of case registration forms conducting conflict searches collating and submitting the necessary KYC documents to the Firms Business Acceptance Unit (BAU ) updating BAU with any material changes of existing clients liaising with BAU for file opening and arranging the closing of files.

Coordinating with the Finance Department to prepare invoices arrange for payment of invoices keeping track of statements of account and ensuring the timely collection of receivables.

Maintaining current awareness of relevant companies acts and governing regulations and taking appropriate action.

Maintaining template precedents such as Resolutions Powers of Attorney Memorandum and Articles of Association share transfer documents request letters invoice letters etc all associated with UAE offshore ADGM and DIFC companies.

Participating in projects and ad hoc duties to benefit the Department.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

be ICSA qualified; formal legal qualification (desirable);

have at least 3-4 years of company secretarial experience with knowledge of UAE offshore systems DIFC and ADGM procedures; law firm experience desirable;

have BluePrint Oneworld or Viewpoint experience;

have good communication and interpersonal skills;

have experience in managing a client portfolio;

be clientoriented with a focus on quality and consistent service delivery;

be team-oriented and able to work autonomously whilst being adaptable and flexible;

be exposed to working in different cultures;

have strong attention to detail and excellent organisational and time management skills; and

be able to work to deadlines and under pressure.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co you join a team of 500 partners 2400 lawyers 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery for both our clients and our firm. We work as one excel with clients celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work volunteering and charitable partnerships and minimising the impact it has on the environment including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness celebrate dive