Company Secretary

Job Title: Company Secretary (Part-Time)
Location: Central London (Office-Based)
Working Pattern: Part-Time (2.5 days per week)
Salary: £40,000 actual (£80,000 pro rata equivalent)

A leading international financial institution based in Central London is seeking a highly capable and organised Company Secretary to join its team on a part-time basis (2.5 days per week). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced governance and legal professional to provide critical support across Board, committee and statutory activities, while helping to ensure ongoing legal and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive and detail-focused approach to corporate governance and secretarial duties, offering legal guidance where necessary and ensuring a high standard of organisational integrity across the Bank's internal operations.

• Prepare agendas, documentation and reports for Board and committee meetings in partnership with the Chairperson and CEO.

• Attend and minute Board, ExCo and other committee meetings (e.g., Audit, Risk, ALCO, Credit), ensuring timely and accurate draft circulation (within four working days).

• Maintain company records and ensure statutory filings (e.g., Companies House submissions, Annual Returns, resolutions) are completed accurately and on time.

• Act as a key point of contact for Board members-particularly Non-Executive Directors-on legal and governance matters.

• Maintain up-to-date terms of reference for all Bank committees and ensure they are correctly constituted.

• Manage the Bank's registered office and coordinate official correspondence and document access in accordance with legal requirements.

• Support legal documentation processes, including reviewing and revising standard contracts.

• Provide practical legal support across departments, assisting in the resolution of governance or regulatory matters as they arise.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Qualified Company Secretary and/or legally trained (e.g., ICSA or CILEX qualified).

• Demonstrable experience in a regulated or financial services environment.

• Strong minute-taking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Deep understanding of statutory obligations and corporate governance best practices.

• Excellent administrative and organisational abilities with strong attention to detail.

• Able to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Competent in Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal or board management software is a plus.

Desirable

• Prior paralegal or in-house legal experience with a grounding in commercial or corporate law.

• Experience reviewing legal documents and managing legal correspondence.

• A proactive, positive attitude and a collaborative working style.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact part-time role within a financial institution, offering a meaningful position with senior-level exposure while allowing for work-life balance. You'll work closely with the leadership team and Board, playing a key part in supporting strong governance and legal compliance within the organisation.

If you're a confident and experienced Company Secretary looking for a flexible, rewarding role in a professional environ