Senior Associate, Paralegal and Corporate Secretarial (m/w/d)

Job Description

As the Senior Associate for Paralegal and Corporate Secretarial services, you will play a vital role in supporting our legal function in Taiwan. You will be responsible for a range of tasks, including legal entity management and investment structuring, corporate documentation, and ensuring compliance with Taiwanese laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Entity Management:
  • Maintain and manage records for multiple legal entities in Taiwan.
  • Ensure compliance with Taiwanese corporate governance requirements, including regular filings with local authorities (Ministry of Economic Affairs, etc.).
  • Organize and update corporate documentation, such as Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, shareholder agreements, and other corporate records.
• Corporate Governance:
  • Prepare and draft board and shareholder resolutions, notices, and meeting minutes.
  • Coordinate and manage board meetings, general meetings, and other corporate meetings.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proper corporate governance practices are followed.
• Investment Structuring:
  • Assist in structuring and reviewing investment vehicles and corporate structures for both domestic and foreign investors.
  • Conduct legal research and provide support in areas related to foreign direct investment (FDI) and investment regulations in Taiwan.
  • Collaborate with external legal advisors and consultants as necessary.
• Foreign Investment Approvals:
  • Prepare and submit applications for foreign investment approvals to relevant authorities, including the Investment Commission of Taiwan.
  • Monitor and manage ongoing foreign investment approvals and regulatory compliance.
  • Track deadlines, manage correspondence with regulatory bodies, and ensure timely renewals and filings.
• Compliance and Regulatory Affairs:
  • Ensure compliance with local laws, including foreign investment, corporate, and commercial laws in Taiwan.
  • Keep abreast of changes in Taiwanese laws and regulations and advise the legal team and relevant stakeholders accordingly.
  • Assist with other regulatory filings and company compliance matters as needed.
• Other Legal and Administrative Support:
  • Support ad hoc legal tasks and projects as required by the legal team.
  • Assist in managing relationships with external law firms, government agencies, and other service providers.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field.

Experience

• 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or corporate governance team.
• Experience with legal entity management, foreign investment, and corporate governance matters in Taiwan is highly preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of corporate law and regulatory compliance in Taiwan.
• Experience drafting legal documents, board resolutions, and corporate filings.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with investment structuring and foreign investment regulations in Taiwan is a plus.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant legal management software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also being a team player.
• High degree of professionalism and confidentiality.