Assistant Company Secretary / Corporate Paralegal

Jefferies; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks an Assistant Company Secretary / Corporate Paralegal for its EMEA Corporate Legal team in London. The candidate will offer comprehensive legal support, aiding governance materials and regulatory submissions. Ideally, applicants should have a law degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on detail and organizational skills. Familiarity with the investment banking sector is desired.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years prior company secretarial/legal experience in financial services.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing Board and Committees meetings.
• Provide company secretarial services to regulated corporate entities.
• Conduct legal research and monitor changes in laws.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Law degree (LLB)

Legal Practice Course or SQE

Job description

Role

Jefferies is looking to hire a highly motivated Assistant Company Secretary / Corporate Paralegal to join our EMEA Corporate Legal team, the role will be based in the London office. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal support to our corporate operations. A minimum of 2 years prior relevant company secretarial / legal experience in the financial services sector, either in house or in a law firm, is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Company Secretarial Office with the preparation of Board and Committees meetings.
• Provide company secretarial services to EMEA regulated corporate entities together with their branches.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining corporate governance materials.
• Support legal and regulatory submissions and commercial register applications/filings.
• Deal with due diligence requests and general queries in relation to Jefferies EMEA entity information.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, auditors as necessary.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and communicate their potential impact.
• Subject to successful candidate qualifications and experience, providing support in relation to commercial contracts, privacy and strategic projects.

Person Specification:

• Law degree (LLB), or equivalent legal professional qualification, together with Legal Practice Course or SQE.
• Company secretarial and paralegal experience in the financial services sector.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

This is a cross-jurisdictional role for a self-motivated individual with strong work ethics who can work independently and within a team environment.Ideally the successful candidate will have familiarity with the investment banking industry and experience working in an international environment.