ABOUT IQ-EQ

Is a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets. We support investment managers, asset owners and global businesses with the administration, compliance, governance, data and reporting that their structures depend on.

Across 25 jurisdictions, our 6,500+ professionals combine technical strength, connected technology and human understanding – the IQ and the EQ – to free clients from operational complexity and give them the peace of mind to focus on their core business activities.

Our IQ is our technical, regulatory and operational expertise, underpinned by data, technology and coordinated global delivery. Our EQ is our human partnership: understanding the business behind the numbers, the culture behind the structures and the individuals behind the screens.

With more than US$950 billion of assets under administration, our global client base includes 13 of the world's top 15 private equity firms* and 19 of the top 25 private debt firms**.

One relationship connects our clients to the right expertise as needs evolve, helping them move forward with clarity and confidence, wherever they operate.

To find out more about IQ-EQ visit iqeq.com.

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.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, 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 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female 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 long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.