Company Secretary / Legal Administrator
*Location: Crawley
*Job Type: Full-time (min three days per week in office)
*Reporting to: General Counsel and Company Secretary
I’m currently recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for a Company Secretary and Legal Administrator to further develop their company secretarial and legal expertise within the fast-paced environment of an AIM-listed international group operating across more than 16 countries. This position offers great exposure and variety, working as part of a small, dynamic head office team and collaborating closely with both the legal and finance functions. The role would suit someone who is adaptable, proactive, and eager to broaden their experience within a growing global organisation.
Day-to-day duties of the role:
*Manage the Diligent Entities database, maintain Group company statutory registers, PSC register, and Companies House filings.
*Assist with the administration of over 100 UK and International subsidiaries.
*Manage relationships with international service providers.
*Maintain Board calendars and forward planners.
*Assist with the planning and execution of board, committee, and shareholder meetings.
*Assist with the drafting of company minutes and resolutions.
*Coordinate the compliance audit of Group companies.
*Assist in the production and execution of legal documentation.
*Assist with year-end processes and preparation of Annual Report and Accounts.
*Manage the production of structure charts and monthly reports.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Relevant work experience in a company secretarial or paralegal position, ideally with experience of servicing Board and Committee meetings and working with all levels within an organisation.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Exceptional attention to detail.
*Strong IT literacy, particularly with MS Office.
*Ability to work under pressure, dealing with competing priorities and delivering results to tight deadlines.
*Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
*A working knowledge of Diligent Entities is desirable.
*Experience working with public listed or global groups is desirable.
Benefits:
*Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment.
*Exposure to high-level strategic operations within a publicly listed company.
*Professional development in company secretarial and legal functions.
Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position.