Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration or related field., 3-6 years of experience in company secretarial roles, preferably in finance or professional services..

Key responsabilities:

Draft and review various corporate documents like articles of incorporation and resolutions.

Maintain accurate corporate records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Assist in preparing legal governance filings and stay updated on regulations.

Handle administrative tasks and provide legal document support.

Located in the heart of Hong Kong's Central Business District, Star Anise is a specialist legal and compliance recruitment firm like no other. Our focus is on the selection and placement of legal, compliance, and business support candidates at all levels in international law firms, financial services, and commerce and industry across Hong Kong and major financial hubs in Asia. With every mandate we work on, we are committed to delivering long-lasting, pragmatic results through our developing a deep understanding of individual and organisational goals, as well as working in close partnership with clients and candidates alike. The functions we focus on include: LEGAL: * Law firm lateral partner and team hires * General Counsels/heads of legal (in-house) * Qualified lawyers (private practice and in-house) * Claims Managers for insurers * Paralegals CORPORATE GOVERNANCE * Compliance professionals in banks and financial institutions * AML/KYC, onboarding specialists * Company secretaries * Trusts administration and relationship professionals * Forensic accountants and investigations managers BACK-OFFICE SUPPORT / SENIOR MANAGEMENT * COOs, Directors of Administration * CFOs, FCs * Human Resources staff (TA, Generalists, C&B) * BD/marketing * Legal secretaries * Administration * Reception * IT * Finance & accounting (general, pricing, strategic) * Translation Our two founders are qualified lawyers with over 30 years of legal and recruitment industry experience combined, all of whom are committed to delivering the highest standards in professional recruitment solutions. When matching a candidate with the most suitable opportunities, you can rely on our recruiters as your trusted adviser.

Job description

MALAYSIA - Company Secretary Opportunity

YUZU - Adaptable Resourcing for Modern Demands:

In response to the dynamic business landscape, Star Anise introduces YUZU Flexible Resourcing in Hong Kong and SEA, an innovative solution that enhances client services by connecting them with carefully vetted external attorneys and legal support professionals.

Primary Objective:

YUZU is actively seeking a Company Secretary in Malaysia who is readily available to undertake upcoming client assignments. In this role, you will support our international banking clients, playing a crucial part in our banking and finance legal operations.

Some opportunities may enable the successful applicant to work remotely or in a hybrid work environment.

We welcome your interest and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft and review corporate secretarial and governance documents, including but not limited to articles of incorporation, memorandums of association, bylaws, shareholder agreements, resolutions and meeting minutes.
Manage and maintain accurate corporate records and registers of domestic and overseas company entities, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Assist in the preparation and filing of various corporate governance documents, including annual reports, proxies, and other required filings.
Stay updated on corporate governance regulations and best practices, providing guidance to clients and the team.
Handle administrative tasks related to corporate secretarial duties, including recordkeeping, document retrieval, and communication with regulatory authorities.
Provide support in drafting legal documents, contracts, and agreements related to corporate governance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or similar discipline.
Between 3-6 years practical experience in company secretarial duties with a major financial institution or international professional services or law firm.
Strong understanding of corporate governance regulations and best practices.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in managing corporate records and documentation.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with clients and team members

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a flexible work environment.

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