Company Secretary Assistant

G2 Legal; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45k

Hybrid Working

UK offices: Birmingham, Exeter, London

Job summary

G2 Legal is seeking a Company Secretarial Assistant to join its expanding Company Secretarial Services team in the UK. This role offers a hybrid work model and the chance to work with a top-tier law firm on a range of corporate clients.

You will assist with annual statutory documents, draft UK CoSec materials, manage Companies House filings, and use Diligent Entities for incorporations, while developing your technical knowledge and career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in CoSec work for UK corporate clients.
• Solid knowledge of Companies House filing requirements.
• Good IT skills and the confidence to learn and operate new software.
• Knowledge of Diligent Entities (preferred but not essential).
• Excellent time management and the ability to maintain high standards under pressure.
• A pragmatic approach with continuous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with timely submission of annual statutory documents, including confirmation statements and annual accounts.
• Drafting and preparing UK CoSec and corporate transaction documents such as board minutes and shareholder resolutions.
• Managing electronic and paper filings with Companies House.
• Utilising Diligent Entities software for incorporations of companies and LLPs.
• Maintaining and updating statutory registers to ensure compliance.
• Liaising with clients and colleagues to handle CoSec queries and deadlines.
• Supporting wider business goals through legal research and business development projects.

Skills

CoSec work for UK corporate clients

Companies House filings

Diligent Entities

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Diligent Entities

Job description

Company Secretarial Assistant

We are working with a top-tier law firm that is expanding its Company Secretarial Services team, and they are looking for a Company Secretarial Assistant to join them. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a firm that prides itself on finding creative solutions for an impressive range of corporate clients, offering you the chance to develop your technical knowledge and grow your career within a supportive, ambitious environment.

Perks

• Salary: Up to £45k (depending on experience).
• Hybrid Working: Flexible working options are offered to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Location: Opportunity to be based in any of their UK offices, including Birmingham, Exeter, London, Manchester, and Nottingham.
• Development: Meaningful personal and professional development opportunities with an enthusiasm for supervision.
• Culture: A focus on wellbeing and individuality so that all team members can thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting clients with the efficient and timely submission of annual statutory documents, including confirmation statements and annual accounts.
• Drafting and preparing UK CoSec and corporate transaction documents, such as board minutes, resignation letters, and shareholder resolutions.
• Managing both electronic and paper filings with Companies House.
• Utilising Diligent Entities software to carry out incorporations for companies and LLPs.
• Maintaining and updating statutory registers to ensure compliance.
• Liaising directly with clients and colleagues to handle routine CoSec queries and time-sensitive deadlines.

Supporting wider business goals through legal research and business development projects.

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, proactive professional who is keen to grow within the company secretarial field. You will ideally have:

• Prior experience in CoSec work for UK corporate clients.
• Solid knowledge of Companies House filing requirements.
• Good IT skills and the confidence to learn and operate new software.
• Knowledge of Diligent Entities (preferred but not essential).
• Excellent time management and the ability to maintain high standards under pressure.
• A pragmatic approach with continuous attention to detail.