Company Secretary

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.