Corporate Governance Lawyers & Paralegals in London

We are currently seeking Corporate Governance Legal Talent, including qualified lawyers and experienced paralegals, to work with a variety of Axiom clients across industries on flexible in-house engagements.

Responsibilities

• Provide or support practical, business-focused advice on corporate governance matters, including board and committee governance, statutory compliance, entity management and corporate records.
• Support the effective operation of boards and committees, including meeting planning, agendas, board papers, minutes, action tracking and governance processes.
• Support company secretariat teams or governance functions on subsidiary governance, corporate restructurings, entity-management matters and related corporate documentation.
• Work closely with boards, senior leadership, legal, finance, risk, compliance and external advisers to deliver clear governance support and assist with wider business projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer eligible to practise in the UK, or an experienced paralegal or corporate governance professional with relevant UK experience.
• Experience in one or more areas of corporate governance, entity management, board support, subsidiary governance, statutory compliance or corporate administration.
• Experience gained in-house, in private practice, within a professional-services environment or supporting listed, regulated, multinational or complex corporate groups.
• Strong organisational, stakeholder-management, communication and drafting skills, with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused support.
• Right to work in the UK.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alternative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

Axiom Global Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: Registered Office: Challoner House, 3rd Floor, 19-21 Clerkenwell Close, London, UK, EC1R 0AA.

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