Cambridge Corporate Governance Assistant & Paralegal

Sagentia Defence; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagentia Defence in Cambridge seeks a versatile Company Secretarial Assistant & Corporate Paralegal to support governance, filings and corporate matters in a busy legal team. The role is based in the Cambridge office, with responsibilities spanning board preparation, AGM support and regulatory compliance across subsidiaries.

The successful candidate will contribute to the company secretarial function, draft notices, maintain registers, and liaise with directors and external advisers while

Qualifications

• Experience in a company secretarial, governance or paralegal role.
• Good knowledge of UK company law and Companies House filings.
• Understanding of corporate governance principles.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly Board meeting preparation and board packs.
• Assist with AGM preparation and related documentation.
• Maintain corporate governance framework and policies.
• Assist with annual report and accounts disclosures.
• Maintain subsidiary statutory registers across jurisdictions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Confidential handling

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Degree-level education beneficial

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sagentia Defence in Cambridge seeks a versatile Company Secretarial Assistant & Corporate Paralegal to support governance, filings and corporate matters in a busy legal team. The role is based in the Cambridge office, with responsibilities spanning board preparation, AGM support and regulatory compliance across subsidiaries.

The successful candidate will contribute to the company secretarial function, draft notices, maintain registers, and liaise with directors and external advisers while