Corporate Secretary

Company: Arthur Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Arthur are working exclusively with a client to hire a Company Secretary to join their Legal & Compliance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance professional with a background in insurance or financial services who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead company secretarial activities including drafting agendas, board and committee minutes, written resolutions, and corporate materials
  • Coordinate board and committee meetings, including preparation and stakeholder management
  • Support the delivery of robust corporate governance frameworks
  • Maintain statutory registers and manage regulatory filings and applications
  • Ensure legal, regulatory, and compliance records are accurate and up to date
  • Assist with annual and periodic filings and reporting obligations
  • Prepare legal documentation and support transactional and administrative projects
  • Provide administrative support to the Legal & Compliance function
  • Support disaster recovery planning and processes
  • Assist with due diligence, KYC requests, and auditor engagement
  • Monitor and report on legal and regulatory developments
  • Required Qualifications & Experience

    • 6–10 years’ company secretarial experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, or professional services environment
    • Proven expertise in meeting preparation and high-quality minute taking
    • Experience within insurance or financial services
    • Degree qualified with a CILEx qualification or equivalent paralegal training
    • Familiarity with regulatory bodies and filings (e.g. Companies House, PRA, FCA, Lloyd’s and/or CBI)
    • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
    • Proactive, professional, and approachable with a “can-do” mindset
    • Able to work both independently and collaboratively
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Board Vantage

    If you’re looking to take the next step in your company secretarial career within a collaborative and high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.

    Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

    Posted: July 1st, 2026