Senior Legal Officer – Corporate Secretarial Services

Netherlands - Amsterdam

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office locations 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:

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

You will become part of a team of lawyers, accountants and secretarial support that manages a portfolio of client companies. You will strive to provide high quality services to our clients. You are highly responsive face-to-face, by phone and/or e-mail and you have a proactive attitude towards internal and external needs. You actively contribute in maintaining and expanding Citco’s business and help to maintain and improve Citco’s operational procedures.

Your Role:

• You will be responsible for all legal and corporate matters of the carry and investment entities of one of our strategic private equity clients.
• You will draft and review legal documents, assess relevant legal documentation and advice from third parties and/or Citco support teams.
• You will signal any legal/tax issue in a transaction and proactively liaise with the client and/or advisor in order to ensure that local, international and/or industry specific legal requirements are met.
• You will be responsible to look into process improvements across the serviced portfolio of client entities.
• You will coordinate the KYC process and statutory fillings with local authorities.
• You will report directly to an Account Manager and work closely with the client team, external legal professionals, government institutions and both local colleagues and Citco offices worldwide.
• You will be responsible to train junior staff members and oversee their activities.

About You:

• You have a degree in corporate law or similar.
• You have 3 years experience on a relevant position.
• You ideally have experience with Private Equity structures and experience in the Trust sector.
• You have prior exposure to KYC or AML procedures.
• You are engaged, customer-orientated, pro-active and organized.
• You have a hands-on mentality and are willing to assist in diverse and challenging subjects.
• You are at ease with several digital programs and applications.
• You are fluent in English and Dutch is a preference.
• You are accountable, responsible and reliable and enjoy working in an international team.

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 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.

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