Deputy Company Secretary

£650 – £700 Inside via Umbrella

Hybrid – 2 days per week on site in Edinburgh

3-6 Months initially

6 x Direct Reports

I have a requirement for an Insurance client who’re looking for a Deputy Company Secretary on an interim basis to help the group fulfil its business aims and to meet specified regulatory requirements. This role will require supporting the Company Secretary, General Counsel and the Boards/Committees in ensuring good governance, compliance as well as all other legal and regulatory regimes.

Skills / Experience

• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with all levels of the business up to and including the Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Proven ability to effectively lead a team.
• Knowledge of life and pensions industry.
• Relevant Company Secretariat qualifications or working towards.

Company Secretary – Insurance

• £80,000 – £95,000
• Largely Remote with some travel to Central London (Build relationships, meetings etc).
• There are options for more flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Company Secretary – Insurance

I am looking for an experienced Company Secretary to join an Insurance (Commercial and Speciality lines) client of ours as they continue to grow their UK operations. The successful candidate will have extensive Cosec experience and have a strong understanding of the Insurance market. This is a really exciting position for the right candidate and a chance to make the role your own as this is their first permanent hire for a Company Secretary.

Skills / Experience

• Experience working in the Insurance market (Essential).
• Responsibility for all Board and Shareholder meeting processes.
• Take ownership and maintenance of company registers.
• Knowledge of UK Company law and FRS Corporate Governance Code
• Work closely with the CEO, CRO and Chair(s) to co-ordinate, finalise and circulate Board agendas

Legal Counsel – IT Law

£90,000 – £100,000 + Benefits
Hybrid – 1-2 days per week on-site in Surrey

*Candidates must be a Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales to be considered.

I’m currently recruiting for a Legal Counsel with a background in IT law experience or background of working with an IT company.

Skills / Experience

• Qualified Lawyer in the UK
• IT Law
• 5+ Years experience working as an in-house Solicitor / Legal Counsel within an IT company
• Provide business-oriented legal advice to all levels of management and staff
• Monitor, research and address legal issues within the company / branch
• Draft and review contracts, agreements and corporate documents
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Senior Assistant Company Secretary

£625 – £725 Inside via Umbrella
6 Months initially
Hybrid with 2 days per week in the office in London.

I am looking for a Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join a long standing Financial Services client of ours as they approach a busy period of the year. The ideal candidate will be a genuine senior level candidate and have a Financial Services background. This role will be looking after the full life cycle from end-to-end.

This role is for an immediate start.

• Senior Level
• Financial Services
• Can own and manage the full end-to-end process
• Stakeholder Management at Exec level
• Run meetings
• Minute-taking
• Joining a small team so must be personable / easy to get on with
• Share plan (Desirable)