Senior Assistant Company Secretary

GB010 Marsh Corporate Services; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GB010 Marsh Corporate Services is seeking a Senior Assistant Company Secretary for its London office. This hybrid role entails providing governance-related advice and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements for various companies, requiring strong knowledge of UK company law and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience interfacing with senior management required.
• Ability to think broadly on a range of issues and apply good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Providing governance-related advice and support to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Agreeing agendas for board and committee meetings.
• Maintaining statutory records and coordinating annual financial statements.

Skills

Knowledge of UK company law

Excellent written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Analytical problem solving

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

ACG qualified or equivalent

Job description

Senior Assistant Company Secretary

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Legal team in Marsh McLennan (MMC). This role will be based in our London Office. It is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week in the office.

The Senior Assistant Company Secretary will provide governance-related advice and support to Marsh McLennan companies in the UK, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

The role includes board support, governance projects, intra-group transactions, and statutory compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with team members to fulfill these duties.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Agreeing on agendas for board and committee meetings, including FCA-regulated companies.
2. Handling logistical aspects of meetings, liaising with report producers, preparing and distributing materials, drafting minutes, and managing action updates.
3. Maintaining statutory records and minute books.
4. Coordinating input into and approval of annual financial statements.
5. Ensuring statutory compliance with Companies House filings.
6. Maintaining terms of reference and delegated authorities.
7. Supporting governance projects such as liquidations, restructuring, and capital reorganizations.
8. Providing proxies and notarized/legalized documents.
9. Managing shareholder approvals for overseas subsidiaries.
10. Maintaining the legal entity management database (Diligent Entities).
11. Providing documentation for due diligence, RFPs, and KYC requests.

Qualifications and skills required:

1. Knowledge of UK company law and corporate governance.
2. Experience working with senior management.
3. Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex messages.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated approach.
6. Attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.
7. Degree-level education or equivalent.
8. ACG qualification or equivalent.

Preferred experience:

1. Significant secretarial or legal experience, preferably in financial services.

Why join us?

1. We support your professional development and offer interesting work and leadership support.
2. We promote an inclusive culture with talented colleagues creating impactful solutions.
3. Our scale provides diverse career opportunities, benefits, and rewards for well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy, and people, operating in 130 countries with four main businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. With over $24 billion in revenue and more than 90,000 colleagues, we help clients thrive through diverse perspectives. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexible work environments, aiming to attract and retain the best talent. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. Our hybrid work model includes remote work and in-office collaboration, with at least three days a week in the office and designated 'anchor days' for team in-person meetings.