Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry. The Farfetch Marketplace connects customers in over 190 countries and territories with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands, boutiques, and department stores, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.
LEGAL
We're a full service and award winning in-house legal, corporate governance and compliance function, with team members in London, Porto, Milan and Shanghai. We provide solutions to challenging business matters and leadership and advice on strategic projects. We are a valued and integrated partner to global teams, in all business areas.
PORTO
Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals.
THE ROLE
The Legal, Ethics, and Compliance Team at FARFETCH is looking for a Governance Specialist (equivalent to an Associate Governance Professional / Assistant Chartered Secretary), reporting to the Senior Governance Principal. You will enjoy a broad role, supporting the Governance team to provide high-quality corporate administration and governance services to the various Group subsidiary companies located in multiple jurisdictions, and guidance and advice to a large variety of both internal and external 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 subsidiary companiesBe responsible for preparing board and shareholder resolutions for Group subsidiary transactionsBe responsible for managing the preparation and approval of powers of attorney across multiple jurisdictionsBe responsible for managing the review, collation of information, and accurate and timely response to Know Your Customer (KYC) requests received from various third partiesProvide assistance with administrative queries arising on material projects (M&A, Restructuring, Corporate Rationalizations, Tax and Treasury activities)Provide support with the creation and delivery of workflows, guides, templates and other materials for stakeholders to build knowledge and enable self-helpProvide support to designated teams 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 businessUndertake ad hoc research into governance-related regulationsBe responsible for arranging the notarization and legalization of documents when required WHO YOU ARE
3-5 years PQEChartered Governance Professional (ACG) or possess an equivalent level of professional qualification and experienceA collaborative team player who anticipates potential problems and develops mitigation strategies in advanceA keen eye for detail and process improvementAn excellent ability to understand legal and business issues quickly, balancing risks and exercising sound judgment to provide creative, practical and constructive advice REWARDS & BENEFITS
Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment and well-being support and toolsExtra days off, sabbatical program and days for you to give back for the communityTraining opportunities and free access to UdemyFlexible benefits program 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. SCAM DISCLAIMER
It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process.
