Governance & Company Secretarial Paralegal

Sagentia; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagentia is seeking a versatile individual to join its Cambridge-based legal team, providing company secretarial and governance support. The role requires proactive handling of a broad range of tasks, liaising with stakeholders at all levels, and maintaining high organisation and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will assist with board packs, AGM processes, governance documentation, statutory filings, and regulatory compliance across group entities.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials; degree level beneficial but not essential.
• Previous experience in a company secretarial, corporate governance or relevant paralegal role.
• Good working knowledge of UK company law and Companies House filing requirements.
• An understanding of corporate governance principles.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills, high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential and commercially sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to liaise professionally with directors, senior management and external advisers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Eligibility for UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance is a prerequisite; residency in the UK for at least five years is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation for monthly Board meetings and related Board packs.
• Assist with AGM notice and related documentation.
• Support the Group Legal Counsel with maintenance of the corporate website per AIM Rule 26.
• Maintain and develop the company’s governance framework and policies.
• Prepare the annual report and accounts, including governance statements and directors’ reports.
• Maintain statutory registers across jurisdictions.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings to Companies House.
• Coordinate subsidiary company administration including board meetings.
• Assist with documentation and filings for listed company and regulatory matters.
• Monitor legislative/regulatory changes affecting the Company.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Corporate governance

UK company law

Organization

Written communication

Confidential information handling

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Security clearance (SC) eligibility

Education

Degree-level credentials beneficial

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sagentia is seeking a versatile individual to join its Cambridge-based legal team, providing company secretarial and governance support. The role requires proactive handling of a broad range of tasks, liaising with stakeholders at all levels, and maintaining high organisation and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will assist with board packs, AGM processes, governance documentation, statutory filings, and regulatory compliance across group entities.