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Our client, a financial services industry and membership body is looking to hire a Paralegal and Assistant Company Secretary. This is a 3 days a week role - office in the City of London. The Role We are looking for a part-time Assistant Company Secretary with a paralegal background to support the Company Secretariat and support with Legal and regulatory compliance and contract review. Ultimately, you'll ensure operations run smoothly and that they are productive. You will be involved in supporting the Company Secretary on all statutory obligations, as well as using your experience to refine and enhance the way we do things. Your paralegal experience will help in reviewing and drafting contracts. Responsibilities All company secretarial and corporate governance matters, including assisting with the preparation of corporate record keeping and statutory filings. Preparation of documentation for, and management of, meetings of the Board of Directors and, where appropriate, Board Committee meetings, including minute taking. Providing support and guidance on procedural and governance matters as required. Organising and implementing appropriate Board training and Board effectiveness surveys. Ensuring compliance with listing rules and corporate legal frameworks, including monitoring of any legal or regulatory developments over time. Preparing for and running Board meetings and communications. Owning and assisting with the preparation plan/timeline and working with the key stakeholders and auditors to ensure that the annual accounts and other financial and regulatory filings are finalised and published on time. Providing advice and guiding key stakeholders through governance requirements for announcements and supporting the Communications team with announcements. Budget and management of external providers and advisors including company secretarial providers, local outside counsel. Review and scrutinise legal contracts to be able to spot areas of risk for the organisation. Negotiate, agree and manage contracts and relations with customers, vendors, partners and other stakeholders monitoring the quality of service provided Ensure compliance with local and international laws (e.g. GDPR, cyber security, health and safety) Ad hoc queries and queries Essential Skills/Experience Proven experience as an Assistant Company Secretary and Paralegal support Exceptional attention to detail, and meticulous planning and organising skills Strong contract review experience. Familiarity with all business functions including HR, finance, supply chain and IT Outstanding communication and negotiation skills Excellent organizational and leadership ability Analytical mind Problem-solving aptitude A team player that will be happy working in a relatively flat structured and agile team. Growth minded and works well under pressure, you will enjoy a fast-paced environment and delivering on requirements. A skilled prioritiser, able to execute on multiple objectives at once while ensuring key milestones are reached in a timely manner.

Our client, a financial services industry and membership body is looking to hire a Paralegal and Assistant Company Secretary. This is a 3 days a week role - office in the City of London. The Role We are looking for a part-time Assistant Company Secretary with a paralegal background to support the Company Secretariat and support with Legal and regulatory compliance and contract review. Ultimately, you'll ensure operations run smoothly and that they are productive. You will be involved in supporting the Company Secretary on all statutory obligations, as well as using your experience to refine and enhance the way we do things. Your paralegal experience will help in reviewing and drafting contracts. Responsibilities All company secretarial and corporate governance matters, including assisting with the preparation of corporate record keeping and statutory filings. Preparation of documentation for, and management of, meetings of the Board of Directors and, where appropriate, Board Committee meetings, including minute taking. Providing support and guidance on procedural and governance matters as required. Organising and implementing appropriate Board training and Board effectiveness surveys. Ensuring compliance with listing rules and corporate legal frameworks, including monitoring of any legal or regulatory developments over time. Preparing for and running Board meetings and communications. Owning and assisting with the preparation plan/timeline and working with the key stakeholders and auditors to ensure that the annual accounts and other financial and regulatory filings are finalised and published on time. Providing advice and guiding key stakeholders through governance requirements for announcements and supporting the Communications team with announcements. Budget and management of external providers and advisors including company secretarial providers, local outside counsel. Review and scrutinise legal contracts to be able to spot areas of risk for the organisation. Negotiate, agree and manage contracts and relations with customers, vendors, partners and other stakeholders monitoring the quality of service provided Ensure compliance with local and international laws (e.g. GDPR, cyber security, health and safety) Ad hoc queries and queries Essential Skills/Experience Proven experience as an Assistant Company Secretary and Paralegal support Exceptional attention to detail, and meticulous planning and organising skills Strong contract review experience. Familiarity with all business functions including HR, finance, supply chain and IT Outstanding communication and negotiation skills Excellent organizational and leadership ability Analytical mind Problem-solving aptitude A team player that will be happy working in a relatively flat structured and agile team. Growth minded and works well under pressure, you will enjoy a fast-paced environment and delivering on requirements. A skilled prioritiser, able to execute on multiple objectives at once while ensuring key milestones are reached in a timely manner.