senior legal officer

ABOUT TMF GROUP TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. Our 9,100 experts and 120 offices in 85 jurisdictions worldwide serve corporates, financial institutions, asset managers, private clients, and family offices, providing the combination of accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration, compliance, and entity management services essential to global business success. DISCOVER THE ROLE Our new colleague will handle all legal and administrative matters of client companies within the Global Entity Management team, maintaining and developing relationships with domestic and foreign advisors, banks, and shareholders taking into account the existing procedures of TMF Group. With time, you will act as Director in our client companies. The Senior Legal Officer will be a part of a dedicated client team and will be supported for further growth inside the company, reporting to the Legal Supervisor. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist in incorporations, approval of the accounts, share transfers, shareholders meetings, liquidation, and other paralegal work of client companies in close cooperation with the client and other relevant parties * Appoint or dismiss directors, change of domicile of the company, etc * Take care of registration with the Commercial Court and other registrations * Update and maintain the client portfolio in good standing and comply with the French legislation * Attend and independently carry out meetings with clients and consultants * Ensure that all legal procedures remain in line with applicable law and overall objectives * Execute any activities necessary to ensure TMF Group c.a. and its clients comply with which form a sound compliance point of view required or otherwise desired * Continuously develop strong working relationships with consultants and clients involved with TMF Group and adequately keep up with activities and refer them to third parties, such that possibilities of activities to be referred to TMF Group are demonstrable increased * Act if cross-selling opportunities arise * Keep records per account of own worked hours and follow up on the budget, invoicing, and collection * In the future, at the request of the Direction, fulfill the role of personal Director for clients * Will supervise more junior profiles ABOUT YOU * University degree in (French) law (corporate) * Preferably a minimum of 4-5 years of relevant working experience * Knowledge of corporate law and regulations * Excellent English, written and verbal communication skills * General interest in international financial/capital markets and financial instruments * Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team. * Good communication skills coupled with the ability to liaise with people internationally, through spoken and written channels and at all levels * Result-oriented and decisive * Personal credibility, integrity, and high moral standards * Entrepreneurial business focus on problem-solving with integrity WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? * _PATHWAYS FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT_ * Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work; * We provide internal career opportunities so you can take your career further within TMF; * Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy; * _MAKING AN IMPACT_ * You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients; * Through our corporate social responsibility program, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work; * _A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT_ * Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace; * Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best