Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary

A well-established UK-listed PLC is seeking a Solicitor to join its experienced in-house legal team as Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a broad role spanning corporate governance, company secretarial matters, commercial legal work and legal compliance, while working closely with the GC & Company Secrtary, and senior stakeholders across the business.

Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary

Working as part of a small and supportive legal team, you will advise on a wide range of legal and governance matters, including:

• Supporting the Board and Committee meeting cycle, including agendas, papers and minutes.
• Assisting with the Annual Report & Accounts, AGM process and shareholder communications.
• Ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, UK Corporate Governance Code and Listing Rules.
• Maintaining statutory records and supporting stock exchange announcements.
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