Senior UK Company Secretary

Ryder Reid; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in London seeks a Senior UK Corporate Solutions Assistant. This role supports high-growth tech clients by providing expert company secretarial services. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience, ICSA qualification preferred, and is proficient in Diligent Entities and Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include advising clients on compliance, drafting resolutions, and maintaining statutory records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' company secretarial experience in-house or at a law/professional services firm.
• Detail-driven professional with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on corporate governance and compliance.
• Draft resolutions and minutes for corporate transactions.
• Maintain statutory books and company registers.
• Prepare and file statutory forms.
• Liaise with Companies House and HMRC.

Skills

ICSA qualification (Grad level preferred)

Company secretarial experience

Proficient in Diligent Entities

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship-building skills

Proactive mindset

Flexible mindset

Team-oriented mindset

Tools

Diligent Entities

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Title: Senior UK Corporate Solutions Assistant

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Join a growing, international law firm's London Corporate Team as a Senior UK Corporate Solutions Assistant.

On behalf of our prestigious client, Ryder Reid is currently recruiting for a pivotal role supporting high-growth tech clients and multinational corporations with expert company secretarial services. We're looking for a detail-driven professional to join our client's dynamic London office.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on corporate governance and Companies Act 2006 compliance
• Draft resolutions and minutes for complex corporate transactions
• Maintain statutory books and company registers
• Prepare and file statutory forms, including confirmation statements
• Liaise with Companies House, HMRC, notaries, and other third parties
• Mentor junior team members and assist with workflow management
• Support incorporation of new UK entities and onboarding of new clients
• Coordinate with international offices to meet global client needs
• Assist with departmental documentation, invoicing, and expenses
• Contribute to ad hoc secretarial projects and transactional support

Ideal Candidate Profile

• ICSA qualification (Grad level preferred)
• Minimum 2 years' company secretarial experience in-house or at a law/professional services firm
• Proficient in Diligent Entities (formerly Blueprint) and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented mindset

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage; however, thank you for taking the time to apply.

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