Corporate Secretary – Global Markets (Legal & Compliance)
London / Hybrid
A prestigious global insurer is seeking an experienced Corporate Secretary to join its Legal & Compliance function, supporting European operations. This is a highly visible role working closely with senior legal counsel across London and Dublin, offering broad exposure to governance, regulatory and board-level activity.
The Role
This position sits at the heart of the business, owning and delivering high-quality company secretarial and governance support across multiple entities. You will play a key role in ensuring robust corporate governance, regulatory compliance and effective board operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading board and committee support, including agenda preparation, minute taking and stakeholder coordination
- Maintaining statutory registers and ensuring all Companies House and regulatory filings are up to date
- Supporting corporate governance frameworks and compliance processes across the business
- Assisting with regulatory submissions and returns (including FCA/PRA/Lloyd’s/CBI where applicable)
- Managing legal and compliance records, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness
- Supporting legal documentation, transactional activity and departmental projects
- Assisting with due diligence, KYC processes and auditor engagement
- Monitoring and summarising legal and regulatory developments
The Candidate
You will be an experienced company secretarial professional with a strong grounding in insurance or financial services.
Key requirements:
- 6–10 years’ experience in a company secretarial or governance role (law firm, insurer or financial services environment)
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory frameworks and board processes
- Experience engaging with UK and/or European regulators (e.g. Companies House, FCA, PRA, Lloyd’s, CBI)
- Excellent written communication skills, particularly in minute taking and board material preparation
- Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Proactive, professional and confident working with senior stakeholders
A CILEx qualification (or equivalent legal/paralegal training) is preferred.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high‑performing, collaborative Legal & Compliance team in a role offering broad exposure, autonomy and real impact across European operations.
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