Corporate Governance Associate

3 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada AstraZeneca Full time

**Corporate Governance Associate**

**Hybrid Work
- on average 3 days/week from our Mississauga office**

AstraZeneca is shaping the future of healthcare by expanding our global presence and harnessing innovation to make an even greater impact on society and the planet. As part of this vision, we are thrilled to announce the establishment of a new Legal Operations Centre in Mississauga, Canada. This state-of-the-art hub will centralize our Legal and Board & Corporate Support operational functions, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the integration of cutting-edge technology. Situated in a region renowned for its healthcare focus and proximity to top-tier talent and research facilities, our new centre is set to become a cornerstone of AstraZeneca's 2030 Bold Ambition. Join us in this exciting new chapter as we build sustainable, digitally enabled workplaces designed to inspire and empower our teams to deliver life-changing medicines to the world.

**Summary**:
Are you a corporate governance, company secretarial or legal professional looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic Board & Corporate Support team (B&CS) at AstraZeneca. Our team is a well-respected part of the organization, based at our UK and Mississauga sites, and we work closely with the Legal function and other colleagues in our major hubs in the UK, Sweden, and the US. Our team supports AstraZeneca PLC’s boards and committees, manages the Group’s London, Stockholm and Nasdaq stock exchange listings and supports the Group’s principal operating companies. We are involved in key business activities such as corporate disclosures, financings, production of the annual report and corporate transactions. We value flexibility, a willingness to learn, and the ability to take on new challenges. We foster a collaborative environment, both within the team and when working with other areas of the business; but are not afraid to take the lead and take pride in the high standards we achieve and our ability to deliver under pressure.

**Typical Accountabilities**:
As a Corporate Governance Associate, you will report to the Deputy Company Secretary. You will be able to work independently and will have visibility with our senior leaders. Your role will involve working flexibly within the team to provide support on key matters and projects as they arise, as well as having your own ongoing responsibilities. These will include:

- Key corporate governance tasks related to our subsidiaries and the share capital of AstraZeneca PLC
- Supporting our share schemes
- Managing our and insider lists
- Key administrative responsibilities to support the team’s work.

**Essential Skills/Experience**:

- At least 2 years of corporate governance, company secretarial or legal experience coupled with a desire to expand your skill set.
- Well organized and experienced in administrative activities.
- Pragmatic approach to work; ability to take on, and prioritise, multiple workstreams.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Collaborative and keen to share knowledge with and learn from other team members.

**Desirable Skills/Experience**:

- Company secretarial or other legal / governance qualification (obtained or partially completed).
- Experience working as a law clerk or paralegal licensure
- Listed company experience and a good knowledge of the associated regulatory requirements.
- Governance experience and working knowledge of UK corporate governance regime or similar.
- Experience of managing insider lists.
- Experience working with subsidiary management software.
- Understanding of employee share schemes in a listed environment.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

**Great People want to Work with us Find out why**:

- GTAA Top Employer Award for 10 years
- Top 100 Employers Award
- Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
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