An exciting contract (3 months) opportunity has arisen for a Company Secretary to join our customers Legal Affairs Team, providing company secretarial services.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in the financial services sector, a strong understanding of corporate law and governance, and excellent organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Corporate Governance: Provide secretarial services to the Board, Audit, Risk, and Remuneration committees.
* Meeting Coordination: Organize Board & committee meetings, Annual General Meetings, issue notices, draft papers, and track follow-up actions.
* Director Support: Advise directors on their duties under the Companies Act, manage director appointments and resignations, and support regulatory applications.
* Documentation: Review and update corporate governance documents, provide input for regulatory documentation, and oversee corporate disclosures.
* Legal Entity Management: Handle incorporations, corporate restructures, liquidations, share allotments, and maintain statutory registers & records.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and group policy requirements, and keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes.
* Training & Supervision: Provide direction to Company Secretary Trainee and Administrators.
What We're Looking For
* Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK corporate law and governance requirements for a UK bank.
* Skills: Excellent organizational and administration skills, effective minute writing, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Communication: Effective communication skills for interacting with directors, senior management, and employees.
* Experience: Familiarity with regulatory documents required by a UK bank, detailed corporate reporting requirements, and corporate reconstructions.
Desired:
* Understanding of Global Enterprise Management Systems and BoardVantage type software.
1. The Team
* This role reports to the Director, Legal Affairs, Bank plc. You will partner closely with stakeholders across the business.
Apply now to join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of Credit and Motor Company.