Senior UK Company Secretary

Ryder Reid; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a detail-driven Senior UK Corporate Solutions Assistant to support high-growth tech clients and multinational corporations. The ideal candidate will possess an ICSA qualification and have at least 2 years' company secretarial experience. Responsibilities include advising on corporate governance, drafting resolutions, and maintaining company registers. This role offers competitive pay and the chance to work in a dynamic office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' company secretarial experience in-house or at a law/professional services firm.
• Proficient in Diligent Entities and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills required.

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 other third parties.
• Mentor junior team members and manage workflows.

Skills

ICSA qualification

Company secretarial experience

Proficient in Diligent Entities

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship-building skills

Proactive and flexible mindset

Education

ICSA graduate level qualification

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.

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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