Governance Professional/ Assistant Company Secretary

Law Absolute Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury retail company is seeking an experienced Associate Governance Professional or Assistant Company Secretary for a 6-month maternity cover. This role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of UK company law, and the ability to effectively communicate across various teams while supporting governance functions in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in governance and company secretarial services.
• Preferred experience in a listed or large private company.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality governance and company secretarial services.
• Prepare board and committee meeting materials.
• Maintain statutory records and ensure filings are up to date.

Skills

Knowledge of UK company law

Corporate governance principles

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Law degree

ICSA/CGI part-qualified or qualified

Job description

We’re working with a well-known luxury retail company who are looking to bring on an experienced Associate Governance Professional / Assistant Company Secretary to join their team on a 6-month maternity cover contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive governance function within a high-profile, consumer-facing business.

The role offers hybrid working, with a London-based office.

Start date: July/ August
Duration: 6 months (maternity cover)

Rate: £250–300 per day (umbrella)
Location: London

The role:

• Support the delivery of high-quality governance and company secretarial services across the group
• Assist in the preparation for board and committee meetings, including agendas, papers, and minutes
• Maintain statutory records and ensure Companies House filings are up to date
• Support with subsidiary governance and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support best-practice corporate governance

Ideal candidate:

• Has a law degree and is ICSA/CGI part-qualified or qualified
• Strong knowledge of UK company law and corporate governance principles
• Experience working in a listed or large private company environment is preferred
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across the business

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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