Banking, Governance and Corporate Secretary

This role involves providing comprehensive secretarial support to the governance and corporate team within a respected law firm. The successful candidate will assist with ensuring compliance and effective administration for clients in a fast-paced environment, and ultimately helping being the glue to the team!

Client Details

The employer is a well-established law firm based in London. This organisation is recognised for providing high-quality advice and support across various sectors, with a focus on maintaining excellence and professionalism within its secretarial and business support functions. They are a national firm, with a few offices spread around the UK.

Description

• Provide secretarial support to the team, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and manage board meeting agendas, minutes, and associated documentation.
• Maintain company records, including statutory registers and filings with Companies House.
• Advise clients on corporate governance best practices and procedures.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver seamless services.
• Support the preparation of annual reports and other corporate documents.
• Monitor and manage deadlines for filings and compliance requirements.
• Assist with ad-hoc secretarial and governance-related tasks as required.

Profile

A successful Legal Secretary should have:

• Experience in a secretarial or governance-related role within the legal industry.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in drafting and managing corporate documentation.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and stakeholders effectively.
• A professional qualification in governance or company secretarial practice (desirable).

The client is open to candidates, either someone with 1-2 years recent experience as a Legal Secretary and a degree or someone with 3 years experience open to this level.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £27,200 to £32,000, depending on experience.
• Performance bonus scheme to reward achievements.
• Flexible working arrangements, including three days working from home per week.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and professional team in London.