An award-winning global law firm, consistently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers, is seeking an experienced Legal PA to join its highly successful corporate team on a 12-month fixed term contract in their City of London office. The Opportunity The successful Legal PA will deliver proactive, high-quality secretarial and administrative support, and take ownership of key tasks. This role offers the chance to streamline day-to-day operations and get involved in process improvements, pro bono work, and D&I initiatives. Key Responsibilities Proactively manage busy diaries, inboxes, travel arrangements, and meeting schedules Coordinate client meetings and events, preparing agendas, materials, and presentations Act as first point of contact for internal and external communications Delegate tasks to dedicated support teams (billing, finance, document production) and monitor progress Manage client and matter opening, electronic filing, and compliance processes Draft and proofread correspondence, pitch materials, and other key documents This Legal PA opportunity is a full time, 12 Month fixed term contract role, working Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm The Requirements Previous Legal PA or Legal Secretary experience in a law firm Experience supporting at Partner level Strong diary and inbox management skills, and experience coordinating complex schedules Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) Vacancy Highlights Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working policy Modern, well-equipped offices Access to mentoring, professional development and international exposure To be considered for this Legal PA opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion. Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Sep 06, 2025
Contractor
An award-winning global law firm, consistently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers, is seeking an experienced Legal PA to join its highly successful corporate team on a 12-month fixed term contract in their City of London office. The Opportunity The successful Legal PA will deliver proactive, high-quality secretarial and administrative support, and take ownership of key tasks. This role offers the chance to streamline day-to-day operations and get involved in process improvements, pro bono work, and D&I initiatives. Key Responsibilities Proactively manage busy diaries, inboxes, travel arrangements, and meeting schedules Coordinate client meetings and events, preparing agendas, materials, and presentations Act as first point of contact for internal and external communications Delegate tasks to dedicated support teams (billing, finance, document production) and monitor progress Manage client and matter opening, electronic filing, and compliance processes Draft and proofread correspondence, pitch materials, and other key documents This Legal PA opportunity is a full time, 12 Month fixed term contract role, working Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm The Requirements Previous Legal PA or Legal Secretary experience in a law firm Experience supporting at Partner level Strong diary and inbox management skills, and experience coordinating complex schedules Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) Vacancy Highlights Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working policy Modern, well-equipped offices Access to mentoring, professional development and international exposure To be considered for this Legal PA opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion. Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Talk Staff Group Limited
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Legal Secretary to join our client s well-established law firm in Nottingham. The successful candidate will provide vital support to the Corporate team, assisting fee earners with a wide range of company and commercial matters. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, professional, and confident in liaising with clients and colleagues at all levels. To be considered for the role, you ll require the following essentials: Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Corporate or Company Commercial department Strong typing and digital dictation skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to produce, amend, and format legal documents efficiently Good organisational and diary management skills Professional communication skills and a client-focused approach This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected law firm and play a key role in supporting a busy Corporate team. Within this position, you ll also be: Preparing, formatting, and managing correspondence, documents, and reports Handling dictation and document production for fee earners Assisting with company secretarial administration, including Companies House filings Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and organising travel when required Acting as a first point of contact for client enquiries in a professional manner Providing general administrative support including filing, photocopying, and scanning Salary & Working Hours Salary is £25,000 £30,000, depending on experience Working hours are Monday Friday, 9am 5pm Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. See our website for more details and jobs available (url removed)
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Legal Secretary to join our client s well-established law firm in Nottingham. The successful candidate will provide vital support to the Corporate team, assisting fee earners with a wide range of company and commercial matters. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, professional, and confident in liaising with clients and colleagues at all levels. To be considered for the role, you ll require the following essentials: Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Corporate or Company Commercial department Strong typing and digital dictation skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to produce, amend, and format legal documents efficiently Good organisational and diary management skills Professional communication skills and a client-focused approach This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected law firm and play a key role in supporting a busy Corporate team. Within this position, you ll also be: Preparing, formatting, and managing correspondence, documents, and reports Handling dictation and document production for fee earners Assisting with company secretarial administration, including Companies House filings Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and organising travel when required Acting as a first point of contact for client enquiries in a professional manner Providing general administrative support including filing, photocopying, and scanning Salary & Working Hours Salary is £25,000 £30,000, depending on experience Working hours are Monday Friday, 9am 5pm Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. See our website for more details and jobs available (url removed)
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) About the Role 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. Key Responsibilities 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 (eg, Audit, Risk, ALCO, Credit), ensuring timely and accurate draft circulation (within four working days). Maintain company records and ensure statutory filings (eg, 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. What We're Looking For Essential Experience & Skills Qualified Company Secretary and/or legally trained (eg, 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. Why Apply? 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 environment, we'd love to hear from you. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
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) About the Role 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. Key Responsibilities 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 (eg, Audit, Risk, ALCO, Credit), ensuring timely and accurate draft circulation (within four working days). Maintain company records and ensure statutory filings (eg, 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. What We're Looking For Essential Experience & Skills Qualified Company Secretary and/or legally trained (eg, 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. Why Apply? 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 environment, we'd love to hear from you. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Company Secretarial Senior Manager Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 + Bonus & Excellent Benefits Location: London (hybrid working) My client is a rapidly growing global organisation offering a range of services to the Professional Services sector globally. As part of their exciting growth plans an opportunity exists to join this business as a Senior Company Secretarial Manager. As Senior Manager you will be responsible for leading on governance matters across your own portfolio of clients with a particular focus on the Investment Bank and Financial Services client base. You will be responsible for leading on the delivery of an extensive range of corporate secretarial and governance services, providing high quality advice and work with others in the governance advisory team to deliver an excellent client experience and ensure clients operate within relevant governance frameworks and driving the success of the CoSec team and people within it. Key Duties: Ensure that the delivery of services is in line with the relevant client agreement. Follow operational processes which ensure financial hygiene (time recording, in/out of scope work, billing etc), effective document management and support data driven decision making (e.g., up to date resourcing plan, skill matrix, feedback and performance management etc). During review meetings, discuss your direct reports delivery of client work such that they meet their quality, billable hours and recovery rate targets. Line management responsibilities for your direct reports, including a clear and achievable development plan for team members which align to the overall strategy and their personal development goals. Provide feedback on work produced and answer queries by more junior members of the team to ensure that quality service delivery to clients is maintained. Act as relationship manager for a number of clients including in respect of any queries regarding the relevant client contractual documentation (including renewals and contract negotiations) and overseeing a team providing support to those clients. Hold regular relationship meetings with key clients. Provide support as required in developing processes and procedures within the team, including in relation to precedent processes. Planning for and allocation of resourcing across clients within the business, generally with specific responsibility for the Investment Banking and Financial Services client portfolio. Ensure you remain up to date with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and horizon scan for upcoming changes and contribute to the development of knowledge within the wider team. The Person: Senior Corporate Governance, Advisory, Company Secretarial experience ideally demonstrated at Board level. Experience of Company Secretarial Management within the Banking sector. Experience of attending and minuting Board and Committee meetings, preferably in the financial services and/or Listed sector. Commercial and practical outlook. Ability to build relationships and rapport, demonstrating credibility. Solution focused, confident in communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Desire to work within a dynamic and fast past environment. Proven leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and discipline themselves and others. Proven people management experience The role is based on site with a key client in London, offering hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. If you feel you have the qualities our client is seeking, please forward your CV and covering letter indicating your current package to Graeme Parker at GEM Partnership or for a discreet conversation call our Peterlee office. GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Company Secretarial Senior Manager Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 + Bonus & Excellent Benefits Location: London (hybrid working) My client is a rapidly growing global organisation offering a range of services to the Professional Services sector globally. As part of their exciting growth plans an opportunity exists to join this business as a Senior Company Secretarial Manager. As Senior Manager you will be responsible for leading on governance matters across your own portfolio of clients with a particular focus on the Investment Bank and Financial Services client base. You will be responsible for leading on the delivery of an extensive range of corporate secretarial and governance services, providing high quality advice and work with others in the governance advisory team to deliver an excellent client experience and ensure clients operate within relevant governance frameworks and driving the success of the CoSec team and people within it. Key Duties: Ensure that the delivery of services is in line with the relevant client agreement. Follow operational processes which ensure financial hygiene (time recording, in/out of scope work, billing etc), effective document management and support data driven decision making (e.g., up to date resourcing plan, skill matrix, feedback and performance management etc). During review meetings, discuss your direct reports delivery of client work such that they meet their quality, billable hours and recovery rate targets. Line management responsibilities for your direct reports, including a clear and achievable development plan for team members which align to the overall strategy and their personal development goals. Provide feedback on work produced and answer queries by more junior members of the team to ensure that quality service delivery to clients is maintained. Act as relationship manager for a number of clients including in respect of any queries regarding the relevant client contractual documentation (including renewals and contract negotiations) and overseeing a team providing support to those clients. Hold regular relationship meetings with key clients. Provide support as required in developing processes and procedures within the team, including in relation to precedent processes. Planning for and allocation of resourcing across clients within the business, generally with specific responsibility for the Investment Banking and Financial Services client portfolio. Ensure you remain up to date with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and horizon scan for upcoming changes and contribute to the development of knowledge within the wider team. The Person: Senior Corporate Governance, Advisory, Company Secretarial experience ideally demonstrated at Board level. Experience of Company Secretarial Management within the Banking sector. Experience of attending and minuting Board and Committee meetings, preferably in the financial services and/or Listed sector. Commercial and practical outlook. Ability to build relationships and rapport, demonstrating credibility. Solution focused, confident in communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Desire to work within a dynamic and fast past environment. Proven leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and discipline themselves and others. Proven people management experience The role is based on site with a key client in London, offering hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. If you feel you have the qualities our client is seeking, please forward your CV and covering letter indicating your current package to Graeme Parker at GEM Partnership or for a discreet conversation call our Peterlee office. GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.
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) About the Role 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. Key Responsibilities 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 (eg, Audit, Risk, ALCO, Credit), ensuring timely and accurate draft circulation (within four working days). Maintain company records and ensure statutory filings (eg, 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. What We're Looking For Essential Experience & Skills Qualified Company Secretary and/or legally trained (eg, 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. Why Apply? 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 environment, we'd love to hear from you. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
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) About the Role 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. Key Responsibilities 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 (eg, Audit, Risk, ALCO, Credit), ensuring timely and accurate draft circulation (within four working days). Maintain company records and ensure statutory filings (eg, 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. What We're Looking For Essential Experience & Skills Qualified Company Secretary and/or legally trained (eg, 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. Why Apply? 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 environment, we'd love to hear from you. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
