Associate to join our corporate and operational support
We are seeking a highly motivated Associate to join our corporate and operational support team for international structures at ETERNA LAW.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
legal back-office and operational support for international structures)
1. Corporate support for non-resident companies
- support for registration, annual renewal and ongoing servicing of foreign companies in cooperation with local providers;
- preparation of corporate documents: resolutions, minutes, powers of attorney (POA);
- Support and coordination of corporate changes (change of agent, director, shareholder, beneficiary, etc.);
- Preparation of documents for transactions involving non-resident companies;
- Technical support for company closure procedures (Strike off / Voluntary Liquidation).
2. Financial and reporting coordination
- collection, verification and structuring of primary documentation for accountants;
- basic analysis of the financial condition of companies;
- control of deadlines and logic of financial reporting preparation;
- interaction with accountants and auditors in various jurisdictions.
3. Banking and payment support
- opening and maintaining accounts with banks and payment systems;
- communicating with bankers and compliance officers;
- completing bank forms, preparing and updating document packages;
- responding to bank requests regarding transactions;
- providing and updating KYC documentation, Source of Wealth / Source of Funds.
4. KYC / Compliance
- undergoing annual KYC checks;
- updating UBO files;
- collecting and logically structuring documents regarding sources of income and origin of assets;
- coordinating compliance processes with providers and financial institutions.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
- Work experience: 1.5–2 years in legal consulting, financial/payment structures, IT companies or related fields.
- Jurisdictions: practical experience working with several foreign jurisdictions.
- Language: English — no lower than Upper-Intermediate (written and spoken).
- Theoretical background: general understanding of international regulatory standards and initiatives (KYC/AML, CRS, BEPS).
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- Work in a small professional legal team with direct interaction with lawyers and partners.
- Participation in international projects with a high level of responsibility and trust from clients.
- Practice at the intersection of corporate, banking and compliance support.
- Professional development and gradual expansion of your role.
- If you have the interest and expertise, the opportunity to participate in international tax structuring projects in the future (business relocation, change of tax residency, restructuring of groups of companies, etc.).
If you feel that this is the place for you, please send us your CV at hr@eterna.law