Senior Company Secretary Assistant

With offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we’re a UK & I based law firm with an international reach. Our sectors include: health and life sciences; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics.We are seeking a dedicated Senior Company Secretary Assistant to join our dynamic Company Secretarial (CoSec) team. This role involves close collaboration with CoSec colleagues across various levels and geographic locations to deliver comprehensive support to our CoSec clients and corporate teams. The primary goal of this position is to ensure that our CoSec clients adhere to standard best practices and uphold high standards of corporate governance.Key Responsibilities: Ensure compliance of CoSec clients with their governing documents, company law, and other relevant legislation or regulations. Draft corporate documents such as board minutes, resolutions, etc., and lodge required forms and annual documents with Companies House under the supervision of senior team members. Maintain statutory books for all CoSec clients. Incorporate companies as required. Actively contribute to team meetings and strategic planning. Liaise with other teams and external advisers, including lawyers and auditors, to ensure seamless service delivery.Who We Are Looking For: The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a Company Secretary Assistant role or similar. Strong knowledge of corporate governance and general best practices. Excellent administrative skills and a broad understanding of the business landscape. Ability to work effectively under pressure with meticulous attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of handling sensitive and sometimes confidential information. A professional qualification in law, business administration, or a related field is highly advantageous. Proficiency in using Diligent Entities (CoSec software) is preferred.

Created: 2025-07-24