Corporate Secretary

Crone Corkill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Secretary to support a busy Corporate team. In this full-time, office-based role, you will manage dictations, prepare legal documents, and handle client onboarding. Candidates should have at least 2 years of legal secretarial experience, strong document production skills, and proficiency in relevant legal software. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 DOE and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' legal secretarial experience, ideally within a corporate team.
• Strong document production skills and excellent written communication.
• Proficiency in legal software such as Word, iManage, BigHand and Workshare Compare.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple fee earners managing dictations and preparing documents.
• Handle client onboarding and conduct AML and KYC checks.
• Maintain accurate records and process payments.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Document production skills

Excellent written English

Proficiency in legal software

Organizational skills

Solutions-focused

Tools

Word

iManage

BigHand

Workshare Compare

Job description

Corporate Secretary

Location: Central London

Hours: Full-time, office-based

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE

Is this the role for you?

We are recruiting an experienced Corporate Secretary to join a highly respected, long‑established London law firm. This role offers the opportunity to support a busy Corporate team, working closely with several fee earners and playing a key part in ensuring efficient, high‑quality legal administration. If you enjoy responsibility, have strong legal secretarial experience, and thrive in a professional, detail‑driven environment, this could be an excellent next step.

What you will do:

You will support multiple fee earners across the Corporate team, managing dictations, preparing and formatting documents, handling client onboarding, conducting AML and KYC checks, processing payments, drafting bills, and managing confidential information with professionalism. You will also liaise with clients and third parties, conduct sanctions checks, maintain accurate records, and support reception on a rotational basis.

What you’ll bring:

You’ll have at least 2 years’ legal secretarial experience, ideally within a corporate team, with strong document production skills, excellent written English, and proficiency in legal software such as Word, iManage, BigHand and Workshare Compare. You will be highly organised, solutions‑focused, and confident managing multiple deadlines while providing a polished, professional service.

Why apply?

This is an opportunity to join a consistently well‑regarded London law firm with a collaborative culture, a strong reputation for excellence, and a commitment to supporting its people.