Deputy Company Secretary

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • Greater Manchester
  • £200,000-250,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 25 days ago
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Lawyer/Co-Sec to join a market-leading FTSE 100 PLC in Zurich.
You will cover a range of Co-Sec and Corporate Governance matters, reporting into the Company Secretary and working within a high-performing, international team of 15.
The Business
Having begun trading over 60 years ago, this business is a globally renowned multinational with a huge presence in the industrial and energy sectors.
The businesses diverse portfolio encompasses assets in various countries, spanning regions like Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia. Additionally, the company's extensive global network enables it to capitalise on market opportunities and manage risks effectively.
The business has also implemented initiatives to improve transparency, sustainability, and corporate responsibility throughout its operations. Despite occasional market-driven challenges, this business continues to maintain its position as a major player in the industrial and energy sectors, contributing significantly to the world's economy through its diversified portfolio and extensive activities.
The Role
Your role will involve providing support to the Group Company Secretary, ensuring the delivery of governance and company secretarial services in line with regulatory frameworks such as the UK Corporate Governance Code, UK Listing Rules, and other relevant legislation. This includes compliance with the Jersey Companies Law, Market Abuse Regulation and more.
You will track developments in corporate governance, continuously updating company secretarial and governance policies. Furthermore, you will conduct training sessions for stakeholders to ensure adherence to protocols. Additionally, you will organise the AGM, preparing all related documentation (e.g., AGM notice, proxy forms, Chair's script), and coordinating logistical arrangements.
Your responsibilities extend to organising Group Board and Committee meetings, as well as select senior management gatherings. This involves drafting agendas, compiling necessary reports and papers for distribution ahead of meetings, and maintaining annual calendars.
Requirements
  • Experienced corporate/commercial lawyer in private practice or in house
  • Experience as a Deputy or Assistant Company Secretary with a listed company
  • Demonstrable technical knowledge with particular expertise in the requirements of the UK Listing Rules and related regulations
If you are a high-performing Lawyer/Co-Sec looking for a stimulating role at a FTSE 100 PLC, please do not hesitate to reach out.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Deputy Company SecretaryFields 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.Similar jobs
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