Assistant Company Secretary – Governance & Growth, Cheshire

BCL Legal Limited; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing support

Healthcare

Cycle to work

Electric vehicle scheme

Free breakfast daily

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to join its established legal team in Cheshire. This office-based role offers 4 or 5 days per week, with a potential part-time arrangement. You will handle UK and international governance, board support, and group-wide regulatory matters.

The role covers statutory filings, subsidiaries, insurance coordination, and IP/shares work, with opportunities for progression within a growing international group.

Qualifications

• ICSA qualified or nearing completion.
• Working knowledge of company law and governance.
• Experience with FCA-regulated businesses is desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail, judgement and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator with stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Governance and statutory compliance for UK and international group entities.
• Support board meetings, minutes, and KYC/AML/UBO requests.
• Assist with subsidiary accounts, registers and director inductions.
• Support FCA-regulated entities and group governance.
• Assist on UK/international corporate transactions and restructurings.
• Coordinate group insurance renewal and liaise with brokers/solicitors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

ICSA qualification

Job description

BCL Legal Limited is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to join its established legal team in Cheshire. This office-based role offers 4 or 5 days per week, with a potential part-time arrangement. You will handle UK and international governance, board support, and group-wide regulatory matters.

The role covers statutory filings, subsidiaries, insurance coordination, and IP/shares work, with opportunities for progression within a growing international group.