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Legal-Company Secretary-Americas
Ghd
Oversee corporate governance, legal, and regulatory matters for GHD Americas.
3d ago
$215,000 - $359,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
IRVINE, CA, United States
Hybrid
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Resources
Environment
Property and Buildings
Transportation
Hydrology and Hydrodynamics
Digital Technologies
Role
What you would be doing
share compliance
corporate governance
entity registrations
board documentation
regulatory filings
compliance policies
- Oversight of share issues/transfers to ensure compliance with issuing exemptions is maintained and filings are current in all relevant jurisdictions.
- Supporting the Enterprise Company Secretary in the provision of the corporate governance, legal and regulatory obligations in GHD Americas economic region (US, Canada, and Chile), which includes:
- At the direction of the Enterprise Company Secretary, managing the Americas corporate structure, including attending to new corporate registrations and de-registrations of surplus entities.
- Providing advice in relation to the corporate governance, legal and regulatory obligations of GHD’s registered North American charities - GHD Foundation (USA) and GHD Foundation (Canada).
- In conjunction with Share Registry, responding to ad hoc shareholder queries.
- Advising the Americas subsidiary boards on good practice in corporate governance, including providing continuous learning opportunities for directors and officers of the Americas subsidiary companies and ensuring awareness of applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Developing and coordinating director inductions for Americas subsidiary companies.
- Collaboration with the Americas Legal Team in managing Americas corporate license portfolio.
- Delivery of all company secretarial activities for GHD entities incorporated in USA, Canada, and Chile, including preparation of board agendas, board papers, minutes, and resolutions, ensuring director and shareholder meetings are convened in accordance with legal or other requirements, coordinating board meetings, supporting the Chair and other directors, and following up after meeting actions.
- Promoting GHD’s compliance framework to safeguard the integrity of the organization.
- Mentoring and facilitating the development of the Assistant Company Secretary – Americas.
- Development, implementation, communication and maintenance of compliance policies, processes, and procedures.
- Maintaining corporate records and attending to regulatory filings.
What you bring
m&a
data savvy
client focus
bar admission
10+ years
corporate law
- Support for Americas M&A due diligence, as required.
- Reputation for high levels of trust, discretion and confidentiality and a role model for GHD’s values.
- Data savvy, with strong commercial/financial foresight or proven experience in deliver
- Strong client focus and genuine desire to assist shareholders, board, and team members.
- Relevant tertiary and professional qualifications (including admission in good standing to a US or Canada bar).
- Ability to engage in limited travel as needed.
- Legal advice in relation to the US, Canadian and Chile share plans.
- 10+ years legal experience in Canada corporate law firm and/or in-house environment.
- Limited travel as needed.
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Company
Overview
1928
Year Founded
The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.
5 Continents
Global Presence
The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.
- With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
- The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
- Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
- The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.
- Safety
- Teamwork
- Respect
- Integrity
2050
Net-zero target validated by SBTi
Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.
2025
Carbon neutral commitment
Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.
70%
Recycled materials in packaging
Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.
- Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
- Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
- Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact
Level 4–5
GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark
Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.
9 Employee Groups
Resource Groups Established
Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.
- Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
- I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
- Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
- Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)
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