Chartered Secretary– Top City Law Firm

Chartered Secretary– Top City Law Firm

£Competitive, London (Hybrid – 2 days wfh)

A leading and award winning international law firm is seeking a Chartered Secretary to join its well-regarded Corporate Secretarial Department in London. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team that supports clients in complying with company law requirements, handling regulatory filings and enabling them to focus on their core business operations. If you’re looking for a role that offers exposure to a range of high-profile client work, with a focus on UK corporate law and governance, please do get in touch.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of high-profile client companies
• Incorporating new companies and maintaining statutory records
• Supporting UK aspects of corporate reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions
• Coordinating and advising on due diligence exercises
• Maintaining corporate databases (e.g. Sharepoint/Extranet platforms)
• Advising on routine company law matters and filings
• Assisting other departments with corporate governance queries as needed

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in a company secretarial or corporate governance role
• Sound knowledge of UK company law, particularly the Companies Act 2006 and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
• Confident user of Companies House systems
• Prior experience in a professional services or client-facing environment is advantageous
• Chartered Secretary qualification (or working towards it) preferred
• Law degree and/or Legal Practice Course desirable

Attitudes and Behaviours

• Effective communications skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, client focused approach with strong attention to detail
• Adaptable, deadline-driven, and confident in handling demanding situations

At The Core Partnership, we embrace diversity and believe in the inherent value of every individual. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mere words; it’s ingrained in our core values of humanity, passion, honesty, and commitment. We therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed both internally and for the roles we recruit for. If you require any adjustments to facilitate your application process, please let us know.

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