Company Secretary

Company Secretary / Legal Administrator

• Location: Crawley
• Job Type: Full-time (min three days per week in office)
• Reporting to: General Counsel and Company Secretary

I'm currently recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for a Company Secretary and Legal Administrator to further develop their company secretarial and legal expertise within the fast-paced environment of an AIM-listed international group operating across more than 16 countries. This position offers great exposure and variety, working as part of a small, dynamic head office team and collaborating closely with both the legal and finance functions. The role would suit someone who is adaptable, proactive, and eager to broaden their experience within a growing global organisation.

Day-to-day duties of the role:

• Manage the Diligent Entities database, maintain Group company statutory registers, PSC register, and Companies House filings.
• Assist with the administration of over 100 UK and International subsidiaries.
• Manage relationships with international service providers.
• Maintain Board calendars and forward planners.
• Assist with the planning and execution of board, committee, and shareholder meetings.
• Assist with the drafting of company minutes and resolutions.
• Coordinate the compliance audit of Group companies.
• Assist in the production and execution of legal documentation.
• Assist with year-end processes and preparation of Annual Report and Accounts.
• Manage the production of structure charts and monthly reports.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant work experience in a company secretarial or paralegal position, ideally with experience of servicing Board and Committee meetings and working with all levels within an organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong IT literacy, particularly with MS Office.
• Ability to work under pressure, dealing with competing priorities and delivering results to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• A working knowledge of Diligent Entities is desirable.
• Experience working with public listed or global groups is desirable.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment.
• Exposure to high-level strategic operations within a publicly listed company.
• Professional development in company secretarial and legal functions.

Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position.