Legal Officer/Paralegal
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 $1.8 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 the Team & Business Line:
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 170 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
Working with our team, you will work with multinational clients to provide critical support that helps them meet the increasing regulatory and compliance requirements that shape the industry.
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 US states in accordance with legal requirements with agreed deadlines.
You will conduct due diligence, order certified documents, conduct lien searches, complete UCC filings.
You will help to set up and provide commercial registered agent service in Delaware, maintain necessary accesses, registrations and compliance to regulations applicable to commercial registered agents in the state. You will act as a registered agent for portfolio of clients and ensure service of process is duly accepted and distributed to dedicated client personnel.
You will perform and/ or monitor statutory state 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 Bachelor’s Degree or paralegal certificate from an approved ABA program.
You have 3+ years of experience in corporate law field, entity management, due diligence and corporate maintenance.
You have solid experience acting as registered agent in Delaware or providing registered agent service to clients with good understanding of requirements applicable to such service and relevant processes.
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.
Notary Public commission would be an advantage.
Our Benefits
Your well-being is of paramount importance and central to our success here at Citco. Citco offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package to support your career success and personal needs. Your base salary will be determined by several factors such as the role, experience, skillset, market conditions, etc. Furthermore, qualifying positions can participate in an annual discretionary bonus pool based on company profitability and individual contributions. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability benefits, a retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, mental health and wellness support, parental leave, and more. Additional details about our total rewards package will be shared during the hiring process.
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
As an equal opportunity employer, Citco adheres to making all employment and personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected status. We believe that an inclusive workforce not only enriches our company but also drives us towards greater success.
Please note that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Our employees may perform other job-related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of our organization.