Company Secretarial Assistant

Ready to dive into the world of corporate governance? As a Company Secretarial Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our Legal & Company Secretarial Team, keeping things running smoothly. From managing company records and compliance filings to supporting board meetings and due diligence, you'll play a key role in keeping us organised and on track. You'll also get hands-on with legal processes and ad hoc projects—so no two days are the same. If you’re detail-driven, proactive, and eager to make an impact, we’d love to have you onboard!

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Tell me more

• Records & Compliance: Keep our company records in shape, both online (Diligent Entities) and offline. Support the rollout of our document management system (HighQ) and keep our Group structure chart up to date.
• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of compliance filings for our UK entities and ensure our FCA-regulated entity meets its reporting deadlines.
• Board Meeting Support: Help pull together agendas, board packs, and papers. Minute-taking opportunities for the right person!
• Due Diligence & KYC: Handle third-party background checks and client requests, supporting finance and treasury with bank account admin.
• Legal Team Support: Get involved in M&A and investment activity—due diligence, disclosures, and document execution.
• All Hands on Deck: Provide document execution support and lend a hand on ad hoc projects across the Legal & CoSec team.

What you’ll need

• Experience worked in a company secretarial team (preferred), legal executive role, or as a paralegal in a corporate or professional services environment.
• You’ve got strong attention to detail and can juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• You take charge of tasks, see them through, and thrive on accountability.
• Adaptable and proactive—you take instructions and run with them.
• You know how to handle confidential information the right way.
• A good understanding of company structures is a big plus.
• Strong communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.
• Database management know-how is a bonus.

Nice-to-haves (but not dealbreakers!):

• Studying towards or achieved GradCG (formerly GradICSA) or a similar governance qualification.
• Law degree, PGDL, LPC, or Barrister Training Course qualification.
• Hands-on experience as a legal secretary.

The extra details

Role type: Permanent
Location: London hub (approx. twice per week) & your home space
Salary: £37,500 - £45,000 plus bonus - We're putting our salaries out there for everyone to see - no smoke and mirrors, just honest numbers. We'll offer a salary that matches your skills, always aiming for room to grow.
Working hours: Full time - We embrace flexible working. Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we’ll try to find a perfect match for you and us.
Benefits: Buckle up for an adventure with Virgin! Our benefits package isn't just a list - it's your ticket to an extraordinary career and life. Imagine unlimited leave for your globe-trotting dreams, a "Screw it, let's do it pot" to enjoy being you, and a learning budget to fuel your curiosity. We've got your back with top-notch health care, family support that goes the extra mile, and a pension plan to keep your future bright. From electric vehicles to flexible volunteering, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to join a community that celebrates your whole self.
Closing date: 20 March 2025

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