Lead Company Secretary - Vice President

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Company Secretary to provide legal support to the Legal Departments across the APAC region, with a strong focus on company secretarial matters for APAC legal entities. As part of the International Company Secretarial team, the Lead Company Secretary will support the Corporate Governance Team, which is responsible for legal entity lifecycle management and governance, entity database management, corporate records maintenance, and the facilitation of corporate actions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings, and other significant transactions. The role will also involve providing secretarial support to the APAC Board of Directors, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all company matters. Key responsibilities include: • Providing legal support to the Legal Departments across the APAC region, focusing on company secretarial matters for APAC legal entities; • Supporting the Corporate Governance Team in managing the lifecycle of APAC legal entities, including entity database management, corporate records maintenance, and facilitation of corporate actions; • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all company matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations; • Providing secretarial support to the APAC Board of Directors, ensuring effective governance and decision-making processes; • Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including Legal Counsel, Compliance, Risk Management, and other business units to ensure alignment and consistency in company secretarial practices. The ideal candidate will have: • A law degree (LL.B or J.D.) from a recognized institution; • At least 5 years of experience in company secretarial matters, preferably with an international organization; • Strong knowledge of corporate governance, company secretarial practices, and relevant laws and regulations; • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer: • A competitive salary and benefits package; • Opportunities for professional growth and development; • Collaborative and dynamic work environment; • Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options.