Job Description

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary to join their Legal team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
You'll be working in a hybrid model, with presence in their London office.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global business in a highly respected legal and governance function.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality company secretarial support across the UK plc and US-listed entities
• Manage and oversee subsidiary governance across a global structure
• Support on board and committee meetings, including preparation of papers, minutes, and follow-ups
• Ensure compliance with relevant listing rules and corporate governance codes
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and regulators

Ideal candidate:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar Assistant Company Secretary role within a listed business
• Solid knowledge of UK and US listing requirements and governance standards
• Proven track record in subsidiary governance within a complex group structure
• Confident working autonomously in a senior, visible position
• ICSA/CGI qualification (or equivalent)

To register an interest, please send a copy of your CV through to
Working through LAW Absolute
As the first recruitment agency to specialise only in placing interim lawyers, LAW Absolute has a long history in supporting lawyers who want to work flexibly and in control of their career.
We are able to offer our contractors a range of challenging opportunities across private practice, corporates, financial services and within the not-for-profit sector. With over of placing contract lawyers in these markets, we have built excellent networks and many of the lawyers that we work with are contract lawyers that we have successfully placed on multiple assignments, allowing them to work with autonomy and build their career in the way they choose to. For our clients, we have worked closely with legal teams to help them plan and manage delivery of their services in a more efficient way in terms of resources, costs and timescales.
To find out more about how LAW Absolute can assist you, or your team, through flexible working, please contact or visit
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.
If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
Company
LAW Absolute is an independent, niche legal recruitment consultancy with a strong infrastructure and an impressive level of expertise. We offer pragmatic and tailored solutions and work without any of the restrictions which can be imposed by major holding companies.
Teamwork is paramount. Every individual and organisation with whom we work benefits from the combined knowledge, hard work and energy of our experienced consultants.
The level of experience and expertise offered by our team of consultants is exceptional and our aim is to provide all candidates and clients with a truly consultative, efficient and results oriented service.
Our culture is one of transparency, integrity and honesty. We are proud to offer an utterly trustworthy, reliable and diligent service.
Company info Website Telephone 0207 092 8000 Location 4th Floor Queens House
55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
London
WC2A 3LJ
United Kingdom
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