London Office - Company Secretary Assistant (m/f/d)
About L.E.K. Consulting
L.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consulting firm that addresses the most critical commercial issues for the leaders of some of the world\'s most successful businesses.
Location
London
Job Description
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Company Secretary Assistant to join our dynamic team in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone with proven experience in company secretarial work who is eager to deepen their expertise in corporate governance within a fast-paced, professional environment.
You will play a key role in supporting the Deputy Company Secretary in ensuring our Group companies meet statutory and regulatory obligations. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and integrity of our governance processes, from assisting with board and committee meetings to coordinating partner equity documentation.
This role provides broad exposure to high-level internal stakeholders (including legal, finance, and tax teams) and opportunities to work on a variety of corporate matters. It is a suitable next step for someone already in a similar role who is ready to take on more ownership and grow within a respected, collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
* Statutory Compliance:
o Maintain statutory registers using company secretarial software.
o Assist with Companies House filings.
o Support Deputy Company Secretary with document preparation.
* Governance and Meetings:
o Arrange and coordinate meetings.
o Assist with agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
* Entity Management:
o Maintain accurate corporate records, registers and structure charts.
o Support Deputy Company Secretary with incorporation, dissolution, and restructuring.
* Administrative Support:
o Support with Partners’ equity documentation.
o Support Deputy Company with KYC queries.
o Liaise and collaborate with internal stakeholders (legal, finance and tax teams).
Required Skills and Qualifications
* A solid understanding of the administrative support required within a Company Secretarial team.
* Membership of CGI or working towards CGI/ICSA qualification.
* At least 1 year experience in a relevant role.
* Familiar with Companies House forms and filing requirements.
* Familiarity with Companies Act 2006 and of best practice in Corporate Governance.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ideally experience with company secretarial software like Diligent.
Key Competencies
* Adopts a methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
* Strong communication and writing skills.
* Acts at all times with integrity and discretion when dealing with sensitive/confidential information.
* Proactively seeks out opportunities to improve processes and ensure the effective functioning of the Secretariat.
* Seeks out opportunities to improve and share knowledge and remain abreast of changes in Corporate Governance best practice.
* Desirable - Exposure to international compliance practices.
* A flexible can-do approach to relevant issues and to act promptly to ensure situations are dealt with appropriately and professionally.
Diversity and Inclusion
Here at L.E.K., we appreciate the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to a culture that is inclusive and accepting of all people. L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have several affinity groups to support and enrich our employees and, in addition, our Diversity and Inclusion committee celebrate events throughout the year with a focus on awareness and education.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Administrative
Industries
* Business Consulting and Services
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