Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to assume the role of Trust Secretary. The successful candidate will oversee all legal and corporate secretarial matters related to the administration of trusts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. This position requires a deep understanding of trust law, corporate governance, and fiduciary responsibilities, as well as exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory: Offer expert legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on a wide range of trust-related issues, including estate planning, asset protection, and trust litigation.
Corporate Governance: Provide guidance and support to the board of trustees and senior management on corporate governance matters, including board composition, director duties, and regulatory disclosures.
Board Meetings: Manage all Board meetings prepare agendas, attend meetings and record minutes. Facilitate Board communications and maintain record of key documents, policies and procedures.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks associated with trust administration activities. Develop and implement policies and procedures to safeguard the interests of beneficiaries and the trust.
Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and file regulatory reports, disclosures, and notifications as required by relevant authorities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with external legal counsel, regulators, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective trust administration and compliance.
Requirements
Al-Shifa Trust was established with the aim of prevention and control of blindness by providing standard and sustainable eye care services which are accessible and affordable to all regardless of gender, race, color or religion. Its essential components would be hospital-based tertiary eye care services, community-oriented prevention of blindness program, need-based human resource development, promotion of basic and applied research in ophthalmology and development of appropriate and affordable technology.