PpOur client, headquartered in Fribourg, is urgently looking for a Paralegal for a 6 months CDD. /p pThe job is fulltime and 100% onsite. 4 weeks of international planned travel per year to Europe and Africa (pro rated) is to be expected. /p pAs Paralegal, you will be responsible for the centralization, operational coordination, and administrative management of the group's entities. You will support corporate governance activities, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, and provide legal support to internal teams in a multinational environment. /p pThis role contributes to the effective management of the group's portfolio of companies (Entity Management) and the reliability of the group's legal information. /p h3Tasks /h3 pbMain Responsibilities: /b /p ul liCorporate Governance and Management of Corporate Bodies /li liBoard of Directors support /li liShareholders' General Meetings /li liBoard Committees /li liPrepare governance documents: /li liMeetings Minutes /li liAgendas /li liBoard Packs /li liDraft and finalize minutes and resolutions. /li liCoordinate the validation and signing processes for documents (directors, shareholders, executives). /li liEnsure the maintenance of corporate registers, in accordance with legal requirements. /li liMaintain up-to-date documentation related to the Group's governance. /li liDepending on the needs and legal resources of the various entities, the Company Paralegal's involvement may vary. However, they retain a central role in coordinating and centralizing legal and corporate information across the Group. /li liEntity Management (Portfolio Management) /li liEnsure the administrative and legal management of the Group's entities in multiple jurisdictions. /li /ul pbPrepare and coordinate the following operations: /b /p ul liCompany formation /li liDissolution or liquidation /li liAmendments to articles of association /li liChanges in shareholding /li liChanges of directors or officers /li liTransfers of registered office /li liInternal restructurings /li liEnsure coordination with external advisors, notaries, and corporate service providers. /li liSupervise filings and formalities with the commercial registers and relevant authorities. /li liMaintain a centralized database of the group's legal entities. /li liLegal Document Management and Data Governance /li liManage centralized legal archiving (physical and electronic). /li /ul pbKeep corporate databases up to date: /b /p ul liInformation on entities /li liDirectors and officers /li liShareholding /li liEnsure the traceability and reliability of legal documents. /li liGuarantee the availability of legal information for internal departments. /li liSupport for Legal Operations and Corporate Transactions /li liAssist management in the group's corporate operations, including: /li liRestructuring /li liAcquisitions and disposals of companies /li liInternal reorganizations /li liCapital transactions /li liPrepare the corporate documents required for transactions. /li liParticipate in the management of legal data rooms during MA transactions. /li /ul pbContract Management: /b /p ul liAssist with the administrative management of the contract lifecycle: /li liPreparation and formatting /li liMonitoring signatures /li liArchiving and recording /li liMaintain a register of the group's strategic contracts. /li liEnsure coordination with internal departments for the collection of contractual information /li /ul pbCompliance and Regulatory Obligations: /b /p ul liAssist in ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations applicable to the group's companies. /li liParticipate in the preparation of documents related to: /li liCorporate Compliance /li liGovernance /li liRegulatory Reporting Obligations. /li liRespond to internal and external information requests (auditors, banks, authorities). /li liParticipate in the preparation of internal and external legal audits. /li liSupport for cross-functional activities and collaborate with various departments within the group /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 pbEducation Experience: /b /p ul liDegree or Certificate in Law or other training or specialization in corporate or business law /li liMinimum 5 years of experience in a similar position, ideally within a multinational corporation, law firm, or corporate services firm. Experience in a multi-jurisdictional environment is highly valued. /li /ul pbSkills and Knowledge: /b /p ul liSolid understanding of corporate law and corporate governance /li liKnowledge of international corporate formalities /li liProficiency with office software (MS Office) /li liAbility to manage a portfolio of companies in multiple jurisdictions /li liExcellent prioritization skills /li liExcellent organizational and interpersonal skills /li liAutonomy, discretion, rigor, and a strong sense of confidentiality. /li libExcellent language skills in French and English (spoken and written) – C1 level is mandatory /b /li liKnowledge of Portuguese would be an asset /li /ul pbYour qualities: /b /p ul liAdaptability and flexibility /li liGood customer service and interpersonal skills /li liStress management /li liCommunication and teamwork skills /li liFlexibility, versatility, and curiosity /li liExcellent presentation skills /li liPresentable and feeling at ease around diplomats, government officials, ministers, etc /li /ul pbPlease note that this role is open to Swiss/EU/EFTA nationals or people with a valid and transferable work permit only. Thanks for your understanding. /b /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr