Global GDS Company Secretary

Global GDS Company Secretary

The GDS firms are various service delivery centers from which EY Client Service and Enablement Services teams operate to deliver strategic support to EY member firms. GDS spans all geographies, practices, services lines, sectors and competencies within EY to deliver deeply integrated services that result in efficient and world-class solutions.

The opportunity

Our Global Delivery Services (GDS) business is seeking a qualified lawyer and company secretary for the position of Global GDS Company Secretary. The Global GDS Company Secretary will advise on and coordinate with the GDS Lead Legal Counsel, GDS Corporate Lawyer and members of the GDS Legal Team on governance and organizational matters for the GDS locations.

The GDS Legal Team is part of the Global GCO team and is responsible for all legal support to the GDS business.

As the Global GDS Company Secretary you will be responsible for providing corporate governance support, implementing best practices and managing governance structures across the GDS centers in Poland, India, Hungary, Argentina, Philippines, UK, Spain, Mexico, Sri Lanka and other upcoming GDS locations. You will be working closely with the other members of the GDS Legal Team, Global GCO Team as well as business stakeholders in all GDS locations.

Your key responsibilities

The work within the GDS Legal team across all GDS locations is highly varied and covers matters arising from the running and expansion of our professional services business.

You will be responsible for a range of secretarial matters including:

• Preparing agendas, notices, minutes and all preparatory and supplementary documents and material for board, committee and shareholder meetings. You will also be responsible for follow up action points arising from these meetings
• Maintaining statutory books
• Implementing processes and systems to ensure good management of the organization
• Taking an active role and providing valuable input to management decisions related to share issuances, share transfers, mergers, and acquisitions
• Implementing Corporate Governance processes
• Handling all regulatory compliances including filings (where applicable)
• Coordinating with cross functional teams, local counsels (where required) and directors on the boards of GDS entities.

You will be required to support the GDS Corporate Counsel in implementing and monitoring an operating framework appropriate to each jurisdiction.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong team player with excellent organisational, coordination and communication skills.
• Demonstrable commitment to the attributes of our highest performing teams – focus on results, accepting accountability, committed.
• Keeps calm and copes well with interacting with Leadership and changing deadlines.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor of Laws
• Qualified graduate and member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
• Minimum experience of 7 years post attaining CS qualification, preferably with in-house experience
• Exposure in handling Corporate secretarial matters of other countries would be an added advantage

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Worked in an In-House Legal Department of a Global MNC for minimum 5 years supporting multiple jurisdictions.

What we look for 

• Unquestioned ethics and integrity.
• High level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness and patience.
• Pragmatic with good business acumen.
• Mature individual with good judgement.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.