Assistant Company Secretary

LAW Absolute; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary for a 12-month maternity cover. Ideal for candidates with a background in listed businesses and solid governance knowledge, this role offers hybrid work in London and substantial responsibilities in corporate governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a listed business.
• Knowledge of UK and US listing requirements.
• Capability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality company secretarial support across UK and US entities.
• Manage subsidiary governance globally.
• Support board meetings and ensure compliance with listing rules.

Skills

Company secretarial support

Subsidiary governance

Stakeholder management

Compliance knowledge

Autonomy

Education

ICSA/CGI qualification

Job description

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary to join their Legal team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

You'll be working in a hybrid model, with presence in their London office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global business in a highly respected legal and governance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality company secretarial support across the UK plc and US-listed entities
• Manage and oversee subsidiary governance across a global structure
• Support on board and committee meetings, including preparation of papers, minutes, and follow-ups
• Ensure compliance with relevant listing rules and corporate governance codes
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and regulators

Ideal candidate:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar Assistant Company Secretary role within a listed business
• Solid knowledge of UK and US listing requirements and governance standards
• Proven track record in subsidiary governance within a complex group structure
• Confident working autonomously in a senior, visible position
• ICSA/CGI qualification (or equivalent)

To register an interest, please send a copy of your CV through to [e-mail]

Working through LAW Absolute

As the first recruitment agency to specialise only in placing interim lawyers, LAW Absolute has a long history in supporting lawyers who want to work flexibly and in control of their career.

We are able to offer our contractors a range of challenging opportunities across private practice, corporates, financial services and within the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of placing contract lawyers in these markets, we have built excellent networks and many of the lawyers that we work with are contract lawyers that we have successfully placed on multiple assignments, allowing them to work with autonomy and build their career in the way they choose to. For our clients, we have worked closely with legal teams to help them plan and manage delivery of their services in a more efficient way in terms of resources, costs and timescales.

To find out more about how LAW Absolute can assist you, or your team, through flexible working, please contact us or visit www.lawabsolute.com

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