Company Secretarial Assistant/Paralegal

Taylor Root

  • North East England
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
An established organisation in the passenger transport sector is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused individual to join as Company Secretarial Assistant. This role supports the legal and governance functions, ensuring compliance with corporate obligations and contributing to the smooth running of the governance framework.Responsibilities
  • Support compliance with the Companies Act and related UK legislation, including statutory filings and director changes
  • Assist in preparing governance content for annual reports (e.g. Section 172 statements, Wates statements)
  • Coordinate board and committee support, compile and distribute board packs, and take minutes
  • Maintain statutory registers and records for UK legal entities
  • Provide company secretarial input on corporate projects and assist with execution and KYC requests
  • Support treasury approvals related to collateral documentation
  • Monitor developments in UK company law and governance best practice
Requirements
  • Experience in a company secretariat team with knowledge of the Companies Act and UK governance
  • Advocate of good governance and board/entity management best practices
  • Ability to build relationships across functions and jurisdictions
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and professionalism
  • High integrity and discretion with sensitive information
  • Collaborative and proactive approach
  • Familiarity with governance platforms (e.g. Diligent Boards) desirable
  • Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA) qualification preferred or in progress
Benefits
  • Hybrid working model
  • Generous pension plan
  • Life assurance and access to medical professionals
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with purchase options
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounts and cashback via online reward gateway
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Participation in employee experience and inclusion forums
  • Free regional transport for employee and immediate family (T&Cs apply)
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our .CompanyEstablished in 1989, Taylor Root is widely recognised as one of the world's leading .Global reachOur specialist consultants match professionals and employers across the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Our extensive global network and unrivalled reach allows us to source exceptional talent with law firms and in-house legal teams.Specialist expertsOur expert recruiters can assist your job search in:- Law firms: we have established relationships in place with international law firms as well as regional, domestic and boutique practices- In-house legal: we connect in-house legal professionals with employers of choice across all sectors, from non-qualified legal roles to GCs and CLOs- Risk: from entry-level Analyst through to Chief Risk officer, we assist risk professionals with their next career move- Compliance: we help data protection, ethics and governance specialists to find roles across a variety of industries- Internal audit: we match leading employers with talented internal audit professionals, from junior Auditors to Heads of Audit- Company secretarial: we support Company Secretaries, from trainees to senior-level candidates, with finding the best possible role- Interim: from fixed-term contracts through to day rates and project-based assignments, we place interim professionals across the above specialismsA tailored approachTogether with our extensive sector knowledge and established networks, our consultants' success is underpinned by a commitment to excellence and a bespoke approach to each placement.Employers and candidates return to us time and again, and we're proud to outperform traditional search firms on agility, service excellence and strategic consultancy.We are delighted to connect the best legal, risk and compliance talent with leading businesses and law firms.For more information,Company info WebsiteShare this jobApply for Company Secretarial Assistant/ParalegalAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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