Senior Company Secretarial Assistant

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.

Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.

For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

The Corporate Paralegal will support corporate activity (preparing and reviewing legal documents, maintaining corporate records, coordinating materials for and minuting Board meetings) for Wise’s North America and LATAM operations ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation/regulation. 

The position will require a paralegal with a minimum of 5 years experience who will be able to work with minor oversight in an expanding ambitious company. 

Key Responsibilities of the Job:   

• To provide a full governance and secretarial service to the US and LATAM based legal entities 

• To own a portfolio of legal entities and provide full governance support, including minuting of quarterly Board meetings

• Help to design and deliver corporate governance and corporate secretarial standards 

• Be involved in governance projects that sit across the Global team

• Interact with stakeholders on all aspects of corporate governance

• Horizon scan to ensure US/LATAM region is to up to date with all relevant developments in governance practice, law and regulation and Company Secretariat in developing best practice as a result of these changes

• Manage relationships with contacts and external service providers for Company Secretariat

• Any other relevant duties

What we are looking for:

• Solid experience gained as a corporate paralegal in a law firm and/or an international company

• Good understanding of US corporate regulation and how to navigate the requirements of a growing dynamic company 

• Experience gain in financial services or technology company would be beneficial

• Commercial and business awareness

• Be able to come into the office twelve days a month 

• Ability to travel largely in LATAM region periodically

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels

• Confident and approachable

• Ability to be able to prioritise appropriately

• Flexible and hands-on approach to duties

• Attention to detail

• Good team player

• Fluent in Portugeuse. 

What do we offer: 

• Starting salary: BRL 180,000 - 250,000 

• Company Restricted Stock Units

• Numerous great benefits in our Sao Paolo office 

Key benefits:

• Flexible working - whether it’s working from home, school plays or life admin we get that flexibility is essential and you’re trusted to do the right thing and be responsible

• 36 days of paid time off, sick days, parental leave and other leave opportunities

• 6 weeks of paid sabbatical after 4 years at Wise on top of annual leave

• Health plan, life insurance and short & long term disability cover

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.

Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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