Legal Counsel Associate

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Manage company secretarial responsibilities for APAC corporate entities, including but not limited to those in India, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore Manage shareholder(s) and board meetings, including preparation, consolidation and distribution of meeting materials, as well as the accurate recording and maintenance of meeting minutes Liaise with external company secretarial services providers to ensure compliance and effective management of corporate secretarial duties Provide advice on corporate governance to uphold best practices within the organization Manage the process for Directors KYC to ensure records are updated regularly Respond to corporate entity KYC requests from business Review vendor and other general legal contracts Review and advise on functions that may be set up within corporate entities in accordance with regulatory permissions Create and maintain accurate departmental records and other supporting materials Participate in global and/or regional Legal & Compliance calls, initiatives and projects Collaborate with colleagues from other BlackRock offices to ensure global best practice and consistency Provide general legal support to the business as needed Support other ad-hoc projects and initiatives as required Qualifications: Qualified lawyer (either India or offshore) A law degree from a nationally recognized law school with at least 5 years of experience in corporate or a law firm Proven experience in handling company secretarial responsibilities Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well in a team-based environment and interact and communicate effectively - both written and verbal - with senior management and other stakeholders Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to motivate and collaborate with the team to get the best outcomes for the function and the organization Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and other relevant applications Strong attention to detail, with excellent data analysis and problem-solving capabilities Proactive and self-motivated with a can do attitude and an ability to use own initiative.