Associate Governance Professional

Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry. The Farfetch Marketplace connects customers in over 190 countries 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.

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 support the Governance team to provide high‑quality corporate administration and governance services to the various Group subsidiary companies located in multiple jurisdictions, and provide guidance and advice to a large variety of both internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the coordination of the Annual Statutory accounts' approval process for Group subsidiary companies
• Prepare board and shareholder resolutions for Group subsidiary transactions
• Manage the preparation and approval of powers of attorney across multiple jurisdictions
• Review, collate, and respond to Know Your Customer (KYC) requests received from various third parties
• Assist with administrative queries arising on material projects (M&A, Restructuring, Corporate Rationalisations, Tax and Treasury activities)
• Create and deliver workflows, guides, templates and other materials for stakeholders to build knowledge and enable self‑help
• Serve as the main touchpoint for all queries and questions to become a trusted advisor to the relevant parts of the business
• Undertake ad hoc research into governance‑related regulations
• Arrange the notarisation and legalisation of documents when required

Who You Are

• 3‑5 years of post‑qualification experience (PQE)
• Chartered Governance Professional (ACG) or equivalent level of professional qualification and experience
• Collaborative team player who anticipates potential problems and develops mitigation strategies in advance
• Keen eye for detail and process improvement
• 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 tools
• Extra days off, sabbatical program and days to give back to the community
• Training opportunities and free access to Udemy
• Flexible 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

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