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A well-established hospitality/hotel company in the Kingdom of Bahrain is looking for a “Legal/Board Secretary” to join their team. The job holder is responsible for providing comprehensive legal and administrative support to the organization’s board of directors and executive team. This role primarily involves reviewing agreements, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and facilitating effective board communication and governance. The Legal and Board Secretary will also be responsible for accurately documenting board meetings and coordinating board activities.
The job responsibilities are as follows:
1. Legal Support:
– Reviewing and analyzing legal documents, contracts, and agreements to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
– Providing legal advice and guidance on corporate governance matters.
– Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including executives and department heads, to ensure legal and regulatory compliance in business operations.
– Monitoring changes in laws and regulations relevant to the organization and advising management on potential implications.
2. Board Support:
– Coordinating and scheduling board meetings, including preparing agendas, distributing meeting materials, and managing logistics.
– Attending board meetings and accurately recording minutes, resolutions, and actions taken.
– Maintaining an organized system for storing and retrieving board-related documents and records.
– Assisting with the onboarding of new board members and maintaining up-to-date board member information.
– Supporting the preparation and distribution of board-related communications, including meeting notices, reports, and presentations.
Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
– Proven experience as a legal counsel, corporate secretary, or similar role.
– Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and legal regulations.
– Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.