EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED FOR LEGAL SECRETARY ROLE
- An understanding of Corporate Law
- Ideally 2-3 years’ experience in a similar legal secretary role
- Legal / Accounts experience
- Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, particularly the UK Companies Act 1985 and 2006 (and related legislation) as well as corporate governance principles and best practices
- A high level of verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with people across all levels
- Attention to detail and a well-organised approach to work
- The ability to prioritise work and to work well under pressure
- Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
- Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
THE ROLE
Main responsibilities included in the legal secretary role are:
- Ensuring all the statutory administration processes are completed
- Updating statutory records, such as the register of all shareholders and directors, past and present
- Sending necessary documentation to Companies House, such as annual returns and financial statements
- The issuing and transfer of share certificates as required
- Informing Companies House of any significant changes in the company’s structure or management, for example, the appointment or resignation of directors
- Establishing and maintaining the company’s registered office as the address for any formal communications
- Ensuring the security of the company’s legal documents
- Various ongoing ad hoc projects
THE COMPANY
- Ongoing training
- The ability to develop your career further
- Paid time off to volunteer and help the community in a way you are passionate about
- 20 days plus Bank Holidays
- Additional holidays will accrue from your third year of being in our team
- A Holiday purchase / buy back scheme
- Your birthday off each year if it is a normal working day to do something special
- Team development days
- Flexible working hours
- Open communication at all levels and honest discussions encouraged to develop the business
- Health and wellbeing Initiatives
Hours of Work: Permanent, Full Time – 36.5hrs Hybrid Working
Location: Jesmond or Chester-Le-Street Offices. 3 days per week office Based, 2 days per week from home
Salary: £18,031 – £23,000
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