Legal Team Assistant

Bruin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Legal Team Assistant/ Committee Co-ordinator in London. The role involves providing administrative support to the Company Secretarial and Governance Team, ensuring efficient operations and proper governance. Candidates should have degree-level education and relevant experience, with strong communication skills and a meticulous approach to record-keeping.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience in financial services preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organisational support to the Company Secretarial and Governance Team.
• Assist with the creation of meeting packs and liaising with those required to prepare reports.
• Support maintenance of group companies' statutory records at Companies House.

Skills

Confidentiality

Excellent communication skills

Meticulous approach to record-keeping

Ability to prioritise tasks

Friendly, positive outlook

Strong work ethic

Education

Degree-level education or similar qualification

Job description

Legal Team Assistant/ Committee Co-ordinator

Location: London

Role: Permanent/ Full-time

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Reporting to: Group Company Secretary

Direct Reports: N/A

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and organisational support to the Company Secretarial and Governance Team
• Assisting with the creation of meeting packs and liaising with those required to prepare reports, collation and review of papers and creating finalised meeting packs via online meeting management software
• Assist with the implementation of enhanced internal administrative processes and documentation to help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department
• Support maintenance of group companies' statutory records at Companies House and internally, including annual filings, director changes and statutory registers.
• Assist with the maintenance of up-to-date records to evidence proper governance
• Support the maintenance of the governance framework
• Assist with the maintenance of corporate and other structural and organisational charts
• Diary management for Legal and Company Secretary teams as required
• Expenses and updating fee schedules
• General day-to-day admin supporting the legal and company secretary function

Experience & Skills:

• Degree-level education or similar qualification
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Experience working in financial services is preferred, but not essential
• Confidentiality
• The ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Meticulous approach to record-keeping
• A friendly, positive, can-do outlook
• A strong work ethic

Our ambition is simple – to do our best for our people, clients and communities.

We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond - this starts with hiring the best talent without consideration of race, religion, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.