RICHELLE LYMAN
Couva
Summary
Highly skilled Corporate Secretary with corporate governance, compliance, and administration expertise. Noted for strong knowledge of legal procedures and corporate laws. Strengths include outstanding communication skills, high level of organization, and ability to manage complex projects while ensuring adherence to regulations. Demonstrated impact through proactive risk management and successful implementation of strategic initiatives in previous roles.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Secretary
Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Limited (PLIPDECO)
01.2021 - Current
- Ensure the effective running of the activities of the Board and its committees;
- Keep under review all legal and regulatory developments affecting the Company’s operations and make sure the Directors are correctly informed of Same;
- Ensure the interests of stakeholders are maintained when decisions are made, Mainly those affecting employees, and update the Board on issues of policies;
- Act as a primary point of contact and source of advice/guidance for non-executive directors concerning the company and its activities to assist their decision-making process;
- Manage and maintain corporate records, including but not limited to certificates of incorporation, constituting documents, statutory filings, corporate returns, history of minutes of meetings, resolutions passed and such other corporate documents as may be required by the Companies Act, Securities Act, SEPMM and other relevant legislation;
- Assist with the engagement of shareholder representatives on governance issues;
- Review and provide recommendations/feedback and amendments/advancements to legislation affecting the company’s operations;
- Manage the Securities portfolio with the support of the Trinidad and Tobago Central Depository (TTCD
Attorney-at-Law (Private Practice)
01.2015 - Current
- Company Law – Drafting of By-Laws, Shareholders Agreements, Share Transfers, Preparation of Annual Returns, Change of Company Secretary, Change of Directors etc
- Registration of Businesses - Limited Liability, Sole Trader, Non-Profit, Partnerships etc
- Contracts & Agreements – Preparation and review of Employment Contracts, Confidentiality Agreements, Distributorships Agreements, Broadcast Rights Agreements etc
- Intellectual Property – Registration of Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs etc
- Conveyance: Preparation of Deeds and Leases
- Corporate Governance
- Probate/Letters of Administration
- Preparation of Wills
- Independent Legal Advice
Senior Legal Officer
Education Facilities Company Limited
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Court representations
- Drafting of documents including but not limited to claim forms, counter claims defences, witness statements, submissions etc
- Preparation of trial bundles
- Preparation and review of all contracts
- Liaising with external counsel
- Preparation of opinions and/or any guidance required by the Company
- Participation of negotiations/meetings with external parties on behalf of the Company
- Supervision of all staff within the Legal department
In-House Counsel/Corporate Secretary
TTT Limited
08.2014 - 05.2019
- Ensure the effective running of the activities of the Board and its committees;
- Keep under review all legal and regulatory developments affecting the Company’s operations and make sure the Directors are correctly informed of Same;
- Ensure the interests of stakeholders are maintained when decisions are made, Mainly those affecting employees, and update the Board on issues of policies And practices regarding Corporate Social Responsibility;
- Act as a primary point of contact and source of advice/guidance for non-executive directors concerning the company and its activities to assist them in their decision-making process;
- Manage and maintain corporate records, including but not limited to certificates of incorporation, constituting documents, statutory filings, corporate returns, history of minutes of meetings, resolutions passed and such other corporate documents as may be required by the Companies Act and other relevant legislation;
- Assist with the engagement of shareholder representatives on governance issues;
- Review and provide recommendations/feedback and amendments/advancements to legislation affecting the company’s operations;
- Drafting and reviewing of contractual agreements;
- Liaison between the company and external counsels concerning all legal matters
Team Lead Corporate Affairs & Governance / Assistant Corporate Secretary
National Information and Communication Technology Company Limited (iGovTT)
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Assist the Corporate Secretary in research to ensure that Board members have the proper advice for discharging their fiduciary duties to shareholders
- Work with the Corporate Secretary to respond to requests from the Board of Directors for advice to mitigate against its risk exposure
- Assist in the preparation of monthly Compliance reports for the Company
- Review and provide recommendations/feedback and amendments/advancements to legislation affecting the iGovTT’s operations
- Support the Corporate Secretary in the performance of the duties of Corporate Secretary such as the planning and organization of meetings of the Board of Directors, sub-committees of the Board, the preparation of the annual and ordinary meetings of shareholders, including proxy statements, the management of logistics for the assigned meetings, compiling the agenda, issuance of notices, completion of draft minutes where applicable, drafting of resolutions and other relevant procedures
- Manage and maintain corporate records, including but not limited to certificates of incorporation, constituting documents, statutory filings, corporate returns, history of minutes of meetings, resolutions passed and such other corporate documents as may be required by the Companies Act and other relevant legislation
- Assist with the engagement of shareholder representatives on governance issues
In-House Counsel/Corporate Secretary
Lake Asphalt of Trinidad & Tobago (1978) Limited
09.2011 - 01.2014
- Ensure the effective running of the activities of the Board and its committees;
- Keep under review all legal and regulatory developments affecting the Company’s operations and make sure the Directors are properly informed of same;
- Ensure the interests of stakeholders are maintained when decisions are made, mainly those affecting employees, and update the Board on issues of policies and practices regarding Corporate Social Responsibility;
- Act as a primary point of contact and source of advice/guidance for non-executive directors about the company and its activities to assist them in their decision-making process;
- Ensure compliance with statutory filing requirements;
- Drafting and reviewing of contractual agreements;
- Manage and maintain corporate records, including but not limited to certificates of incorporation, constituting documents, regulatory filings, corporate returns, history of minutes of meetings, resolutions passed and such other corporate documents as may be required by the Companies Act and other relevant legislation
- Assist with the engagement of shareholder representatives on governance issues
- Review and provide recommendations/feedback and amendments/advancements to legislation affecting the company’s operations
- Liaison between the company and external counsels concerning all legal matters
Attorney at Law
Devesh Maharaj & Associates
04.2011 - 08.2011
- Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case;
- Conducts research, interviews clients and witnesses, and handles other details in preparation for trial;
- Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses;
- Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, the advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations;
- Drafting and reviewing of contractual agreements
In service trainee
Devesh Maharaj & Associates
01.2010 - 01.2011
Administrative Assistant
Institute of Law & Academic Studies
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Cooperate in the maintenance and/or modification of agency data collection system;
- Oversee database management for quality assurance;
- Assist with completion of necessary statistical reports as requested;
- Compile statistical information for Executive Director as requested;
- Assume receptionist duties, greet public and refer them to appropriate staff members, answer phone, route calls, and take messages;
- Assist staff with administrative duties as requested
Research Assistant
Slewyn Ramlal Attorney at Law
07.2006 - 08.2006
- Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity;
- Manage data collection projects by meeting paper and electronic mailing deadlines, entering data, transcribing tapes and handwritten notes; learn and use technology to do these tasks more efficiently;
- Assist with the drafting of legal documents;
- Accompany legal counsel to court
Corporate Secretary (Ag)
Chaguaramas Development Authority
08.2011
- Ensure the effective running of the activities of the Board and its committees;
- Keep under review all legal and regulatory developments affecting the Company’s operations and make sure the Directors are correctly informed of same;
- Ensure compliance with statutory filing requirements
Education
Masters - Business Administration (MBA)
Heriott Watt University
01.2021
Legal Practice Course (LPC) -
University of Staffordshire
01.2010
LLB (HONS) -
University of London (External Programme)
01.2008
University of Cambridge (Advanced ‘A’ Level) -
Couva Government Secondary School
01.2004
Caribbean Examination Council -
Couva Government Secondary School
01.2002
Skills
- Legal compliance
- Contract review
- Corporate governance
- Document drafting
- Recordkeeping
- Meeting facilitation
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/20/85
- Nationality: Trinidadian
Timeline
Corporate Secretary
Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Limited (PLIPDECO)
01.2021 - Current
Senior Legal Officer
Education Facilities Company Limited
02.2020 - 11.2020
Attorney-at-Law (Private Practice)
01.2015 - Current
In-House Counsel/Corporate Secretary
TTT Limited
08.2014 - 05.2019
Team Lead Corporate Affairs & Governance / Assistant Corporate Secretary
National Information and Communication Technology Company Limited (iGovTT)
02.2014 - 07.2014
In-House Counsel/Corporate Secretary
Lake Asphalt of Trinidad & Tobago (1978) Limited
09.2011 - 01.2014
Corporate Secretary (Ag)
Chaguaramas Development Authority
08.2011
Attorney at Law
Devesh Maharaj & Associates
04.2011 - 08.2011
In service trainee
Devesh Maharaj & Associates
01.2010 - 01.2011
Administrative Assistant
Institute of Law & Academic Studies
01.2009 - 12.2009
Research Assistant
Slewyn Ramlal Attorney at Law
07.2006 - 08.2006
Masters - Business Administration (MBA)
Heriott Watt University
Legal Practice Course (LPC) -
University of Staffordshire
LLB (HONS) -
University of London (External Programme)
University of Cambridge (Advanced ‘A’ Level) -
Couva Government Secondary School
Caribbean Examination Council -
Couva Government Secondary School
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