Interim Associate Governance Professional - London, United Kingdom - FARFETCH

FARFETCH

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

FARFETCH exists for the love of fashion. Our mission is to be the global platform for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers.

We're a positive platform for good, bringing together an incredible creative community made up by our people, our partners and our customers.

This community is at the heart of our business success. We welcome differences, empower individuality and celebrate diverse skills and perspectives, creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are FARFETCH for All.

LEGAL
We are an award-winning full service in-house Legal, Ethics and Compliance function. We're based in the UK, Portugal, China, Italy, UAE and the US.

We provide leadership and advice on strategic projects across all business units, whilst developing our role as an integrated partner within the business to make sure FARFETCH goes from strength to strength.

LONDON
Our office is located in Old Street, London's tech hub.

With an open-plan space, ideal for collaborative working, an outdoor terrace for a team lunch, or a dedicated studio for a yoga class.

ROLE

The Legal, Ethics, and Compliance Team at FARFETCH is looking for a Governance Specialist (equivalent to an Associate Governance Professional (I) / Associate Chartered Secretary), reporting to the Governance Principal.

You will enjoy a broad role, supporting the Governance team to provide high-quality corporate administration and governance services to the Farfetch Board, subsidiaries, and other stakeholders.

Being a true partner, you will be hands-on and commercially minded, with a professional ethic and the interest and experience to pursue various tasks.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Oversee the coordination of the Annual Statutory accounts' approval process for Group subsidiaries
Be responsible for preparing board and shareholder resolutions for Group subsidiary transactions
Be responsible for managing the preparation and approval of powers of attorney across multiple jurisdictions
Provide assistance with administrative queries arising on material projects (AGM, M&A, Restructuring, Treasury activities)
Provide support with the creation and delivery of workflows, guides, templates, and other materials for stakeholders to build knowledge and enable selfhelp
Provide support to designated teams (e.g., tax) and act as the main touchpoint for all queries and questions with the aim of becoming a trusted advisor to the relevant parts of the business
Undertake ad hoc research into governancerelated regulations
Provide assistance with the collation of documents supporting the governance sections of the Company's Annual Report
Provide assistance with the preparation and collation of materials for the listed company Board and Committee meetings
Be responsible for arranging the notarisation and legalisation of documents when required

WHO YOU ARE

35 years PQE
Chartered Governance Professional (ACG) or possess an equivalent level of professional qualification and experience.
Experienced in a listed company environment (US Listed is an advantage)
A collaborative team player who anticipates potential problems and develops mitigation strategies in advance.
A keen eye for detail and process improvement.
An excellent ability to understand legal and business issues quickly, balancing risks and exercising sound judgment to provide creative, practical, constructive advice.

REWARDS & BENEFITS

FARFETCH Equity plan and annual discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits

Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Pension scheme and more
Critical Illness Insurance and Life Assurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

Farfetch is committed to being an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

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