Lead Company Secretary

G2 Legal Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is seeking an experienced Company Secretary to support a diverse UK client base. This hybrid role offers flexible working, with three days in the office and two days from home. Candidates should have at least three years of company secretarial experience, a strong understanding of the Companies Act, and excellent organisational skills. Great opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of UK company secretarial experience.
• Understanding of the Companies Act and working with listed entities.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory compliance and governance processes.
• Prepare and file statutory documents and maintain company registers.
• Mentor junior colleagues and liaise with clients.

Skills

Company secretarial experience

Knowledge of the Companies Act

Strong drafting skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Diligent Entities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CGIUKI qualification (or working toward it)

Job description

Company Secretary – London

On behalf of our client, a leading professional services firm, we are seeking an experienced Company Secretarial professional to join its growing team. You'll be responsible for supporting a diverse UK client base – from private companies to listed PLCs – within a collaborative and supportive environment offering excellent scope for development.

Overview

Company Secretarial professional to join a growing team supporting a diverse UK client base (private companies to listed PLCs) in a collaborative environment with development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• You will manage statutory compliance, company lifecycle events and governance processes across a varied portfolio.
• Duties include preparing and filing statutory documents, maintaining company registers, drafting resolutions and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• The role also involves mentoring junior colleagues, liaising with clients and regulatory bodies and contributing to business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least three years' UK company secretarial experience.
• Solid knowledge of the Companies Act and confidence working with listed entities.
• Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Diligent Entities and Microsoft Office.
• CGIUKI qualification (or working toward it) is advantageous.
• Listed plc experience is useful but not essential.

Role Details

Hybrid: This hybrid role offers the flexibility of three days per week in the office and two days working from home.

If this role sounds of interest, please get in touch asap!