Taylor Root has been exclusively retained to assist this global family office and investment organisation appoint their first dedicated UK Company Secretary & Corporate Counsel. Please note this role has an in-office requirement of 4 - 5 days per week.
Some of the responsibilities of this role will include:
* Together with the GC, act as the main conduit between the Board of Directors of the Company and the tax, legal and regulatory/compliance functions.
* Be responsible for the legal aspects of the capital structure and all matters related to share capital of the Company.
* Coordinate legal aspects of the annual audit and dividend distributions and legal aspects of capital flows between the Company and its shareholders with the CFO.
* Advise on the corporate governance structure appropriate for a private limited company with a sole shareholder–this includes scheduling, organising and participating in board and shareholder meetings, advising on board duties and powers, signing authorities and ad hoc written board resolutions
* Advising on UK corporate law and related aspects of various activities in the Group, including preparation of and participation in board meetings and annual general meetings of shareholders.
* Provide general advice on UK Corporate Law.
Requirements for this role:
* Qualified solicitor in the UK with a current practicing certificate (foreign legal qualification would be beneficial)
* Previous company secretarial experience, ideally with a business with multi-jurisdictional presence
* Experience and gravitas to be able to immediately add value to the organisation and be recognised as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors
* Team-oriented, co-operative, ambitious and responsible