Global Corporate Governance Paralegal (Hybrid)

Cultural Signal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotheby’s in London is seeking a highly organized paralegal to join the global Legal Department on a six‑month fixed‑term contract. The role supports governance, company secretarial matters and entity management across a multinational portfolio.

You will work closely with the Deputy General Counsel and colleagues in London and New York, ensuring corporate records, governance processes and filings are accurate and up to date.

Qualifications

• Paralegal or company secretarial experience in a legal, corporate services, or in-house team.
• Meticulous and precise document handling and record-keeping.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Experience with governance, company secretarial or entity management activities.
• Familiarity with UK Companies House filings and statutory registers.
• Experience with board portals and electronic signature platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the governance and administration of Sotheby's global portfolio of subsidiaries and affiliated entities.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings across multiple jurisdictions, including scheduling, preparing agendas and materials, and maintaining meeting records.
• Draft and maintain board minutes, written resolutions, shareholder resolutions and powers of attorney, checked against source documents before circulation.
• Assist with director and officer appointments, resignations and related corporate changes.
• Maintain statutory registers, corporate records and governance databases.

Skills

Paralegal experience

MS Word

MS Excel

Governance support

UK Companies House filings

Tools

Board portal

Electronic signatures

Job description

Sotheby’s in London is seeking a highly organized paralegal to join the global Legal Department on a six‑month fixed‑term contract. The role supports governance, company secretarial matters and entity management across a multinational portfolio.

You will work closely with the Deputy General Counsel and colleagues in London and New York, ensuring corporate records, governance processes and filings are accurate and up to date.