Interim – Company Secretary – Financial Services

Company: The Stephen James Partnership
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Location: London
Job Description:

Junior Company Secretary – Financial Services (2–3 Month Contract)

Our client, a well-established financial services business, is seeking a Junior Company Secretary to join their team on an initial 2–3 month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with prior company secretarial experience looking to join a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with day-to-day company secretarial matters across the business
  • Preparing board packs, agendas, minutes, and resolutions
  • Maintaining statutory books and corporate records
  • Supporting with Companies House filings and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Coordinating meetings and assisting with governance-related administration
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and service providers as required
  • Providing general support to the legal and governance function

Candidate Requirements:

  • 1–5 years of relevant company secretarial experience, ideally within financial services
  • Strong understanding of corporate governance and statutory compliance requirements
  • Experience supporting boards and committees is advantageous
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Available to start immediately
  • Full right to work in the UK is essential

Posted: May 28th, 2026