Company Secretary Trainee (Hatfield)

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruiter is seeking Company Secretary Trainees in Watford. This 24-month program offers exposure to governance practices in corporate settings, focusing on statutory compliance and stakeholder management. Ideal candidates will have strong academic records and a commitment to pursuing a career in corporate governance.

Qualifications

• Graduates needed: 2.1+ in Law, Accounting, Business, or Management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Interest in Corporate Governance and Law essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with statutory filings and managing Board meetings.
• Updating compliance tools and participating in special projects.
• Handling corporate documents and supporting stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Organization

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Proactive

Team-oriented

Education

Graduates with a 2.1+ in Law, Accounting, Business, or Business Management

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Company Secretary Trainee (Hatfield), Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Flex Legal

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Company Secretary Trainee

We are recruiting our second cohort of Company Secretary trainees after 8 successful cohorts of Flex Trainees and Apprentices who have qualified as lawyers. Our first Co Sec trainees started in October 2024 at companies including The Crown Estate and Diageo.

We seek academically strong candidates from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds interested in qualifying as Company Secretaries through the in-house route. The Autumn Cohort begins in October 2025. You will be employed by Flex for 24 months and seconded to an in-house Co-sec team in a corporate company. Our clients are eager to support your career progression.

Initially, you will participate in a 3-week Readiness Programme at Flex Legal, followed by a secondment to clients for Co-Sec training, which includes a 3-week soft skills and basic company secretary training course. You will also attend legal sessions with SQE trainees and network with your cohort.

While seconded, you will work 4.5 days a week with half a day off for study. You will study Part One of the Chartered Governance Institute's Qualifying Programme, with tuition arranged externally.

Why become a company secretary?

• The skillset overlaps with that of a lawyer—organisation, stakeholder management, communication skills.
• Increasing importance due to regulation and compliance, making it a promising career.
• Similar salaries to lawyers with faster career progression.
• Early exposure to the Board, AGM, and Board minutes, providing insight into the C-suite.
• Ideal for those interested in business law and company operations.
• Gain practical experience from top FTSE100 legal teams.
• Join a cohort of trainees across various companies.

About the company secretary role:

Company Secretary teams ensure corporate governance and advise on statutory and regulatory compliance. They interact with top management and attend board meetings, handling stakeholder relationships and contributing to ESG strategies and shareholder meetings.

• Support the Board on governance matters.
• Manage Board meetings, materials, and compliance.
• Oversee governance of subsidiaries, including filings and meetings.

Typical Responsibilities

• Assisting with statutory filings in the UK and abroad.
• Updating compliance tools and managing deadlines.
• Handling corporate documents, meetings, and minute-writing.
• Supporting due diligence and stakeholder engagement.
• Participating in special projects.

Entry requirements

• Graduates with a 2.1+ in Law, Accounting, Business, or Business Management.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.
• Applicants should be socially mobile and provide background details.
• Commitment to passing Governance exams.
• Ability to commute to Hatfield.
• Interest in Corporate Governance and Law.
• Self-starter, organized, proactive, team-oriented, and high standards of execution.

How to Apply?

• Submit your CV and cover letter via LinkedIn. We will contact you if your profile matches the role.