An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Career Paralegal with a strong background in Company Secretarial work. Based in Woking, this permanent role offers a balanced mix of paralegal and company secretarial duties, making it ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in this area. The role will involve providing critical legal and governance support within a professional and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Company Secretarial Support:
* Assist in preparing and filing statutory documents, including annual returns, resolutions, and filings with regulatory bodies.
* Maintain statutory registers, records, and filings to ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements.
* Support the preparation and distribution of board meeting packs, minutes, and other company secretarial documentation.
Legal Assistance and Compliance:
* Provide general legal support, including contract drafting, reviews, and negotiations, across a variety of commercial areas.
* Assist in maintaining corporate governance and ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
* Draft and file compliance-related documents, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date legal record.
Document Management and Administration:
* Organise and maintain legal and company secretarial documents in line with internal processes and procedures.
* Ensure all legal documentation is up-to-date and stored in accordance with internal and external audit requirements.
* Support with the management of legal deadlines, ensuring statutory and internal filings are submitted on time.
Stakeholder and Board Support:
* Provide administrative support to the board and senior management teams, including meeting coordination and minute-taking.
* Act as a point of contact for any company governance queries from internal teams or external stakeholders.
Corporate Governance and Internal Projects:
* Assist with the development and implementation of corporate governance practices and policies.
* Support ad-hoc internal projects, including shareholder meetings, board meetings, and compliance audits.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Experience:
* Proven experience as a paralegal with at least 3-5 years of experience, ideally within both legal and company secretarial environments.
* Solid understanding of company law, corporate governance, and compliance matters.
* Experience with statutory filings, maintaining corporate records, and supporting board-level meetings.
Skills:
* Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
* The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
* A proactive attitude, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
* Experience in Drafting ,reviewing and amending Contracts.