Company Secretary in London

Company Secretary in London

London Full-Time 63000 - 77000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead company secretarial activities and ensure compliance across international jurisdictions.
  • Company: Join a high-growth AI infrastructure business at the forefront of innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, equity participation, and exposure to senior leadership.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and international exposure.
  • Why this job: Play a key role in shaping governance and supporting major corporate transactions.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in company secretarial or corporate governance with strong organisational skills.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 Β£ per year.

High-Growth AI Infrastructure Business

An exceptional opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing businesses operating at the intersection of AI, technology and infrastructure.

Backed by significant institutional capital and rapidly expanding internationally, our client is building critical infrastructure to support the next generation of AI innovation.

As the organisation continues to scale across multiple jurisdictions, they are seeking an experienced Company Secretary to establish and lead best-in-class governance, entity management and corporate compliance processes across the group.

This is a highly visible role working closely with founders, senior leadership, investors and external advisers.

It offers genuine breadth, exposure to complex international structures and the opportunity to play a key role in major transactions and strategic growth initiatives.

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of all company secretarial and governance activities across a growing international group structure spanning the UK, Europe and the US.

The role sits at the centre of corporate activity, supporting board operations, shareholder governance, financing transactions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings while ensuring robust statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead company secretarial activities across the group, maintaining statutory records and entity governance frameworks.
  • Manage board and shareholder meetings, including agendas, board packs, resolutions and minutes.
  • Oversee Companies House filings and equivalent international registry requirements.
  • Support M&A activity, financings, joint ventures and other strategic corporate transactions.
  • Coordinate corporate approvals, signing processes and transaction execution.
  • Maintain shareholder registers, constitutional documents and governance records.
  • Manage KYC, banking mandates and authorised signatory processes.
  • Support director onboarding, governance training and ongoing compliance obligations.
  • Develop and enhance governance policies, procedures and controls as the business scales.
  • Liaise with external law firms, corporate service providers and advisers globally.

Candidate Requirements

We are interested in individuals who combine strong technical company secretarial expertise with a commercial and proactive mindset.

You will likely possess

  • 5+ years' company secretarial, corporate governance or legal experience.
  • CGI/ICSA qualification (or part-qualified), or legal qualification with significant company secretarial exposure.
  • Strong knowledge of UK corporate governance and Companies Act requirements.
  • Experience managing entities across multiple international jurisdictions.
  • Exposure to private equity-backed, infrastructure, energy or other capital-intensive businesses would be advantageous.
  • Excellent drafting skills with the ability to prepare board materials and governance documentation to a high standard.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • High levels of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to join a genuinely high-growth, category-leading business.
  • Significant exposure to founders, executives and investors.
  • Broad role covering governance, transactions and international expansion.
  • Equity participation alongside competitive bonus and benefits.
  • Chance to build and shape governance infrastructure from an early stage of growth.

Company Secretary in London employer: Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment

As a Senior Finance Analyst at our industry-leading multi-site business, you will be part of a dynamic finance team that values collaboration and innovation. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and mentorship, all while being located in a vibrant area that fosters both professional and personal development. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment where your analytical skills will be highly valued.

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Company Secretary in London

Company Secretarial Expertise
Corporate Governance
Statutory Compliance
Entity Management
Board Meeting Management
Drafting Skills
Knowledge of UK Corporate Governance