Assistant Company Secretary – Global Subsidiary Governance

Assistant Company Secretary

London | Hybrid (3 days per week) | £Competitive

Overview

We have been instructed by a leading international industrial group to recruit an Assistant Company Secretary. With a global presence and a complex international structure, the organisation offers an opportunity to join an established business with a strong focus on corporate governance and operational excellence.

This role will lead on subsidiary governance, legal entity management and will also provide exposure to share plan administration, offering the opportunity to develop international experience within a global organisation. This could also be an ideal role for a high performing governance professional working in professional services who wants to transition inhouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee subsidiary governance and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including annual compliance reviews, accounts approvals, AGMs and statutory deadlines.
• Manage entity records, statutory filings, registers and governance documentation, including incorporations and entity rationalisation initiatives.
• Administer the Group’s share plans, coordinating grants, vesting and exercises with HR, and overseeing associated trusts and share coverage.
• Monitor changes in local corporate legislation and maintain filing calendars to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Manage relationships with external corporate secretarial service providers, monitoring service quality, performance and costs.
• Coordinate document notarisation, legalisation and apostille requirements, and maintain relevant procedures and process documentation.

What We’re Looking For

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Law, Business, Governance, Finance or a related discipline, alongside a CGI/ICSA qualification.
• At least three years’ post-qualification experience in company secretarial, corporate governance or legal entity management.
• Experience supporting multinational corporate structures across multiple jurisdictions, with strong knowledge of subsidiary governance and statutory compliance.
• Experience administering share plans and managing external corporate secretarial service providers.
• Strong organisational, project management and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and governance systems such as Diligent Entities.

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail, integrity and a commitment to governance best practice.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building and influencing skills, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders internationally.
• Adaptable, collaborative and able to exercise sound judgement in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to develop your international governance experience within a major global business, taking ownership of a broad portfolio of responsibilities across subsidiary management and share plans. The organisation offers a dynamic working environment, flexible working arrangements, competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

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At The Core Partnership, we embrace diversity and believe in the inherent value of every individual. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mere words; it’s ingrained in our core values of humanity, passion, honesty, and commitment. We therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.