Legal and Entity Management Officer - GEM

Discover the Role

Are you a lawyer with 2-3 years of expertise who enjoys working with international clients and wants to combine legal expertise with a commercial mindset?

If you are looking for a role that goes beyond traditional legal work and gives you exposure to multinational businesses, client management and international projects, our Global Entity Management (GEM) team could be the right place for you.

As a Legal and Entity Management Officer, you will support a diverse portfolio of international and local clients with corporate governance, corporate secretarial and entity management matters under Hungarian law. You will work in an international environment every day, collaborating with multinational clients and colleagues across our global network.

Our portfolio ranges from growing businesses to well-known multinational companies operating across various industries, so no two days are exactly the same. The role gives you the opportunity not only to deepen your corporate legal expertise, but also to develop strong client-management, project-management and commercial skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate legal and entity management matters throughout the lifecycle of our clients' Hungarian entities, from incorporation and ongoing maintenance to liquidation.
• Support clients on Hungarian corporate governance and corporate secretarial requirements.
• Draft and reviewing corporate legal and wide range of entity management documents related to GEM services, e.g. corporate change procedure, company seat registration, adoption of annual FS, board meeting.
• Ensure that services are delivered accurately, efficiently and in compliance with applicable Hungarian requirements.
• Client & project management.
• Take ownership of corporate matters for a portfolio of international clients and become a trusted point of contact for their entity management needs.
• Participate in client calls and advise clients on practical approaches to their corporate governance requirements.
• Support client onboarding and the implementation of new client services and working methods Collaborate with other TMF service lines and colleagues locally and internationally.
• Contribute to business development activities, including client discussions, proposals and service agreement reviews.
• Participate in local and Group GEM projects.
• Provide support and input for internal financial reporting, monthly invoicing cycle.
• Ensure the maintenance of Client database, internal tools.
• Contribute to process improvement and digitalisation initiatives and help us identify smarter and more efficient ways of delivering our services.

Key Requirements

• Law degree – Hungarian BAR qualification is not required.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in corporate law, corporate governance, corporate secretarial services or entity management.
• Good working knowledge of Hungarian corporate law and corporate governance requirements.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, as you will use English every day with clients and colleagues.
• A client-focused mindset and commitment to providing professional, high-quality service.
• A proactive, practical and business-oriented approach to legal matters.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Itwould be an advantageifyoualsohave:

• Experience working with an international client portfolio.
• Previous experience in a law firm, professional services firm or other client-service environment.
• Interest in digital tools, automation and process improvement.

What’s in it for you?

• Attractive benefit package – Consisting of private health insurance and competitive cafeteria amount with various options on disposal so that you can use this benefit in the way you prefer
• Flexibility – Enjoy in flexibility provided by TMF Group, both in relation to working hours and hybrid working arrangement
• Supportive culture – You will find a pleasant and modern work environment that is strongly built up on teamwork, respect, and integrity. Well-being of our employees, no-blaming culture and collaboration are the essence of our continuous success and stability. As an employer, we acknowledge our team members who live our corporate values daily through our Employee Excellence program - Star Award.
• Career growth – We are committed to empowering career development. Your growth will be supported by the experience you will gain through working for our international clients on interesting work but also through collaboration with highly experienced colleagues. Furthermore, various online trainings offered by our TMF Business Academy awaits you here!
• Great place to work: TMF Hungary is Great Place to Work. Being Great Place to Work Certified isn't just a nice badge - it is clear proof that our employees are our best supporters in confirming we are doing our best in building the culture that supports and nurtures everyone.

About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. We provide legal, financial and employee administration through TMF Group’s teams in 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, covering 92% of world GDP and 95% of FDI inflow.

As we’re a global company with 11,000+ colleagues, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.