Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.
Job Profile:
We are seeking a Legal Assistant based in Karachi, Pakistan where our Excellence Center sits to support our global operations by assisting with corporate governance, document management, compliance, and administrative duties.
This is an in-office position, requiring the candidate to work on-site five (5) days a week at Banyan Software’s Excellence Center in Karachi, Pakistan.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with international teams to provide administrative and organizational support, ensuring effective communication and coordination across different time zones.
- Assist with forming and managing corporate entities, including drafting templated documents, resolutions, and coordinating signatures.
- Use entity management software to organize, file, and maintain electronic minute books and other corporate records.
- Establish and maintain organized systems for document management, including consistent naming conventions and tracking important deadlines such as annual filings and other key dates.
- Assist with annual filings and governance documentation, including director and officer changes.
- Coordinate insurance-related tasks, including ensuring the timely cancellation of pre-existing policies for newly acquired entities post-acquisition and supporting the preparation of documents for policy renewals.
- Assist in drafting and preparing various legal documents, including contracts, amendments, legal letters, and notices, ensuring accuracy, consistency with templates, and alignment with legal and business requirements.
Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, or a related field is preferred. Alternatively, candidates with legal assistant college training, relevant course certifications, or equivalent practical experience in the field are also encouraged to apply.
- We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a legal assistant. Prior knowledge and experience in corporate governance or legal documentation is preferred, and exposure to transactional work (mergers and acquisitions) is a valuable bonus
- Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in legal document management systems (or willingness to learn).
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with international teams
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
What We Do
Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software businesses, their employees, and customers to preserve the legacy of founders, while helping grow the business into the future.
We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great software businesses that have dominant positions in niche markets all over the world. Today Banyan has over 750 employees throughout the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2016 with permanent capital to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy, hold and grow for life strategy. For more information on Banyan Software, Inc. visit: http://www.banyansoftware.com
What We Look For:
- Great enterprise software businesses that have dominant positions in niche markets
- We work with owners who are thinking about an exit today or further down the road
- We are flexible and can be creative when we find a business that is a good fit
- The businesses in the Banyan family all share a similar profile:
- Annual revenues in excess of $2M-$30M
- A high percentage of recurring revenue
- Positive operating margins and cash flow
- High customer retention and satisfaction
- Happy and committed employees