Company Secretarial Assistant - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Ideal Personnel and Recruitment Solutions

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Our client has a vacancy for a Company Secretarial Assistant to work with the Head of Legal, providing legal support to the business.

You will also be supporting the Chief Finance Officer to properly discharge the duties as a Company Secretary.

This role is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract, providing maternity cover.


The Role

  • Working collaboratively across the business and with external stakeholders
  • Providing daily support to the business and group companies on new contracts, drafting variations, reviewing supplier terms, and assisting the business in sourcing the legal advice required through the legal panel of external law firms, including draftingbriefs, obtaining costs quotes and managing the relationship
  • Assisting Chief Finance Officer on company secretarial matters
  • Supporting the Chief Finance Officer with Board meetings, subcommittee's and AGM
  • Minuting board sub
- committee and meetings

  • Filling relevant documents with Companies House, for appointments and resignations of directors
  • Filing of confirmation statements for the business and group companies
  • Supporting on the contractual review side for Projects
  • Working with and providing instructions to external counsel for work issued to them
  • Keeping the Corporate governance manual up to date

Requirements:


  • A law degree
  • Experience working within a business supporting the Company Secretarial function
  • Drafting and preparing company documentations i.e. confirmation statements, preparing for board meetings and AGM
  • Experience in supporting a company secretary in ensuring all the legal requirements are met under the Companies Act legislation
  • Basic knowledge of competition law legislation would be desirable
  • Possesses an eye for detail as well as a commercial, pragmatic attitude
  • Knowledge of contract law
  • Strong relationship management skills and confidence in dealing with clients and senior colleagues
  • A collaborator and a dedicated teammate who works well under pressure
  • Working towards qualifying as a solicitor
  • Knowledge of corporate law and Company Secretary responsibilities
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