We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis) and Responsibilities. The Senior Corporate Officer will report to the Manager of the team or directly to the Head of Pool (HoP) and will:

What You'll Do: 

• You'll manage a portfolio of institutional real estate clients and oversee their ongoing corporate governance activities.
• You'll review client deliverables, draft and validate legal documentation, and coordinate Board and Shareholders’ meetings.
• You'll collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, including asset managers, auditors, lawyers, tax advisors, and banks.
• You'll ensure regulatory compliance by overseeing KYC/KYT requirements, maintaining compliance records, and supporting FATCA/CRS reporting when required.
• You'll drive client satisfaction and business growth while mentoring team members and delivering high-quality, client-focused service.

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, monthly meal vouchers, access to our gym & tennis court and regular social events run by our CHESS team
• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to paid annual leave plus all local public holidays
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.

About you: 

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• You have 4–6 years of experience in Corporate Law, with strong exposure to the Real Estate sector.
• You are experienced in corporate legal matters, including incorporations, liquidations, board resolutions, proxies, acquisitions, and annual reporting requirements.
• You are proficient in MS Office and familiar with business software such as SAP.
• You are fluent in English, and knowledge of additional languages (particularly French or German) as well as legal requirements in Germany, Italy, Spain, or Portugal would be an advantage.

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. 

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning