Arthur are working exclusively with a client to hire a Company Secretary to join their Legal & Compliance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance professional with a background in insurance or financial services who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead company secretarial activities including drafting agendas, board and committee minutes, written resolutions, and corporate materials
* Coordinate board and committee meetings, including preparation and stakeholder management
* Support the delivery of robust corporate governance frameworks
* Maintain statutory registers and manage regulatory filings and applications
* Ensure legal, regulatory, and compliance records are accurate and up to date
* Assist with annual and periodic filings and reporting obligations
* Prepare legal documentation and support transactional and administrative projects
* Provide administrative support to the Legal & Compliance function
* Support disaster recovery planning and processes
* Assist with due diligence, KYC requests, and auditor engagement
* Monitor and report on legal and regulatory developments
1. Required Qualifications & Experience
* 6–10 years’ company secretarial experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, or professional services environment
* Proven expertise in meeting preparation and high-quality minute taking
* Experience within insurance or financial services
* Degree qualified with a CILEx qualification or equivalent paralegal training
* Familiarity with regulatory bodies and filings (e.g. Companies House, PRA, FCA, Lloyd’s and/or CBI)
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
* Proactive, professional, and approachable with a “can-do” mindset
* Able to work both independently and collaboratively
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and Board Vantage
If you’re looking to take the next step in your company secretarial career within a collaborative and high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.