Company Secretarial & Governance Paralegal

Company Secretarial & Governance Paralegal

We are currently recruiting for a Company Secretarial & Governance Paralegal to join the legal and governance function of a large multinational financial services organisation on an initial 6 month assignment, with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will support a broad range of board, committee and corporate governance activities within a highly regarded international business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with previous company secretarial, corporate governance, legal entity management or governance support experience to gain exposure within a regulated global organisation.

The role is based in London and offers hybrid working, with an expectation of 3 days per week in the office.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration: Initial 6 month assignment. Further extension may be available subject to business requirements.

The Role

Working closely with the Company's governance and legal teams, you will support a broad range of corporate governance and company secretarial activities, including:

• Supporting board and committee meeting processes

• Preparing agendas, governance calendars, action trackers and meeting documentation

• Coordinating board papers and governance materials

• Assisting with minute taking and follow up actions

• Maintaining governance records and document repositories

• Supporting legal entity governance and compliance activities

• Assisting with governance reporting and management information

• Supporting governance enhancement and process improvement initiatives

• Assisting with the preparation of resolutions and other governance documentation

• Liaising with stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance and wider business functions

Candidate Requirements

To be considered, applicants should have at least 2 years' experience gained within one or more of the following environments:

• Company Secretarial

• Corporate Governance

• Legal Entity Management

• In-house Legal

• Corporate Legal Support

Previous experience supporting boards, committees or governance forums will be highly advantageous.

The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to manage confidential and sensitive information

• Strong stakeholder management skills

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a regulated financial services environment

• Familiarity with UK corporate governance requirements and company law

• Experience using governance management or board portal systems

Qualifications

A law degree, governance qualification, SQE1 or equivalent professional experience would be advantageous.

Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)

Please note that experience gained in this role would not normally count towards Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). If you are interested in obtaining QWE, you will need to make a separate application for our Trainee Solicitor opportunities.

When to Apply

We are actively reviewing applications and interviewing candidates. Early applications are encouraged.