An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join a growing global organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.
This is a broad and highly visible role within a fast-paced international business that is continuing to evolve and mature its governance framework. The position offers a unique blend of high-volume business-as-usual company secretarial responsibilities alongside the opportunity to contribute to a number of strategic governance and transformation projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the group’s global entity management programme.
- Oversee annual compliance requirements, statutory filings, director and officer changes, and maintenance of corporate records across multiple jurisdictions.
- Coordinate with external company secretarial service providers globally to ensure compliance obligations are met.
- Support governance activities for regulated subsidiary boards.
- Assist with board and committee administration where required.
- Ensure corporate governance records and reporting remain accurate and up to date.
- Provide oversight and support to a junior company secretarial team member based in India, with potential responsibility for an additional direct report.
- Monitor workload allocation, development and performance whilst maintaining effective communication across different time zones.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across Legal, Compliance, Finance and external stakeholders.
Alongside core company secretarial responsibilities, the successful candidate will play a key role in several important governance initiatives, including:
- Implementation and rollout of an AI-enabled company secretarial platform.
- Review and redesign of the Group’s Delegation of Authority framework.
- Corporate structure rationalisation and entity consolidation projects.
- Supporting governance requirements associated with the organisation’s continued growth and maturity.
Candidate Profile:
- Approximately four or more years of relevant company secretarial experience.
- Experience managing international entity portfolios across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance and statutory compliance requirements.
- Experience coordinating with external company secretarial providers.
- Previous exposure to regulated entities and subsidiary board governance.
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume workload whilst balancing strategic project work.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- The ability to work independently, take ownership and use initiative.
- Full CGI qualification is not essential; however, relevant company secretarial experience and technical capability are key.
We are looking for someone who:
- Thrives in fast-paced and evolving environments.
- Remains calm under pressure and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
- Brings a positive, solutions-focused and pragmatic approach.
- Enjoys solving complex problems and considering issues from multiple perspectives.
- Is highly organised and able to juggle competing priorities effectively.
- Demonstrates resilience, adaptability and a strong sense of ownership.
- Has a genuine team-oriented mindset and enjoys working collaboratively.
The Legal and Governance team is known for its supportive, collaborative and energetic culture. Team members work hard, support one another and maintain a sense of humour whilst navigating the challenges that come with a rapidly evolving global business.
This role would suit an individual who enjoys being part of a growing organisation, embraces change, and is excited by the opportunity to help shape governance processes as the business continues to mature.
Should this opportunity sound of potential interest, please send your CV to apetrou@kgglobal.co.uk
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