Company Secretary

2 weeks ago

Britain Roman province, United Kingdom Arbuthnot Yon Full time
Our client provides real estate services to one of the largest, global alternative investment managers and its portfolio clients.

We are now carrying out a search to find a mid-senior level Company Secretary (Co Sec) to join their headquarters in London.

This is a broad and unique role that involves taking the lead on governance matters, whilst also being a Director on the board of some of the property companies, allowing involvement in key decision-making.

There will be occasional monthly travel, most commonly to Jersey and Luxembourg. What will the role involve?
Assuming a directorship role and overseeing co sec matters for a range of UK resident real estate companies;
Advising boards on their responsibilities and how those responsibilities should be discharged; arranging board meetings, agendas, board papers and minutes;
Overseeing governance matters for UK property companies including Register of Overseas Entities and other statutory requirements;
Overseeing the day-to-day administration of companies, as well as supporting the co sec aspects of corporate reorganisations/events/transactions;
Incorporating new companies relating to real estate and M&A projects as well as integration of acquired companies. What technical skill-sets are we looking for?
Qualified chartered secretary or qualified solicitor;
Minimum of 6 years' experience in company administrative matters;

We are open as to which sector you come from, not just real estate, and we do not require any listed/plc experience.

What softer skill-sets are we looking for?
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with Senior Management, to be able to engage confidently with boards and appropriately challenge where required;
Excellent communication and organisational skills; the ability to work hard and effectively under pressure to tight deadlines, and to prioritise competing demands;
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Company Secretary to help shape and shepherd this business and its portfolio companies.

Our client offers a supportive environment that encourages growth for those wanting to excel, combined with a competitive base salary, an annual discretionary bonus, pension, health insurance and wellness benefits, and a hybrid working policy.


For more information please contact:

Matt Bloxham, Celene Yon, To keep up to date with Arbuthnot Yon and our latest job postings, click 'follow' on our company LinkedIn page Due to a high volume of applications we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.

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