Global Legal Graduate Trainee Apprenticeship

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About the role

Russell Investments is hiring for the role of Global Legal Graduate Trainee Apprentice!

The work

Responsibilities of the Apprentice

• Assist in maintaining statutory registers, minute books, corporate records, and other company secretarial documentation.
• Support preparation of notices, agendas, minutes, resolutions, extracts, and other documents for board, committee, and shareholder meetings.
• Assist with e-filings, annual returns, event-based filings, and other submissions with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and other regulators, under supervision.
• Help maintain regulatory calendars, track statutory deadlines, and coordinate timely completion of routine compliance activities.
• Support entity management activities, including collation and maintenance of director, shareholder, authorised signatory, and corporate information.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers, including auditors, consultants, lawyers, and company secretarial service providers.
• Assist with KYC, due diligence, regulatory, audit, and internal governance requests by preparing and organising relevant documentation.

Who they want

Requirements

• Candidate should have completed the ICSI Professional Programme and mandatory practical training requirement under ICSI.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates have completed a degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Strong interest in company secretarial, corporate governance, compliance, and legal operations.
• Good drafting skills and ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-organised documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, with a process-focused and deadline-conscious approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow up proactively, and seek guidance where required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Comfortable handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic document management tools.
• Team player with a positive, action-oriented attitude and a high degree of self-management.