A well-established financial services organisation is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to support its governance and legal function.
This is a broad, hands-on role offering exposure across board governance, legal support, contract review, fund administration and regulatory processes.
You will work closely with the Company Secretary and senior leadership team, playing a key role in maintaining robust governance standards while supporting day-to-day legal and corporate matters across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare board and committee packs, draft minutes and track actions
Maintain statutory registers and manage Companies House filings
Support FCA governance frameworks, including SMCR documentation
Review and summarise commercial and investment-related contracts, identifying key risks
Manage contract registers, version control and corporate approvals
Assist with FCA submissions, regulatory updates and KYC/CDD processes
About You
Company secretarial and/or legal experience in a regulated environment
Strong contract review skills and commercial awareness
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator, comfortable with senior stakeholders
Desirable:
Law degree or similar experience in a regulated environment
Why Apply?
Varied, high-impact role with strong stakeholder exposure
Collaborative, flexible working environment
Excellent opportunity to broaden governance and legal expertise