Company Secretarial Paralegal

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Company Secretarial Paralegal

Published
09/04/2026
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Type Of Lawyer
  • Company Secretary
Work Hours
Full-time
Reference No:
BH-52869-1
Area of Law
  • Regulatory & Compliance
Contact Email
lauren.eager@qedlegal.com
Contact
Lauren Eager
Contact Phone
07854 723109
Region
Scotland

Description

Company Secretarial Paralegal 
Edinburgh or Glasgow (Hybrid)
 Hybrid working

We’re working with a leading & growing Scottish law firm known for its incredibly strong corporate practice and modern, forward-thinking approach. They’re looking to hire a CoSec Paralegal to join their Corporate team, supporting a broad portfolio of clients with company secretarial and governance matters.

The Role?

This is a brilliant opportunity for a detail-driven paralegal to build a long-term career in company secretarial and corporate governance within a highly regarded firm. You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of company secretarial services, working closely with solicitors and acting as a first point of contact for clients.

  • Manage day-to-day company secretarial requirements across a varied client base
  • Maintain and update statutory registers and company records (electronic and hard copy)
  • Prepare and file Companies House submissions, including:
    • Confirmation statements
    • Director appointments/resignations
    • Share allotments
  • Support company incorporations and act as a key contact for new entity set-up
  • Draft board minutes, resolutions, and corporate documentation
  • Monitor deadlines and maintain accurate internal databases
  • Prepare company profile reports using Companies House records
  • Act as a first point of contact for client queries, ensuring a professional and proactive service
  • Support AML and client onboarding processes

About you?

  • Experience in a company secretarial or corporate paralegal role
  • Strong understanding of the Companies Act 2006 and statutory filing requirements
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with clients and stakeholders
  • Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach
  • Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office essential; experience with systems like Diligent Entities, iManage or Aderant is a bonus)
  • A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in the CoSec world.

What's in it for you?

  • Join a highly respected UK firm with a strong corporate reputation, a Scottish firm expanding incredibly well across the UK
  • Exposure to a wide range of company secretarial and governance work
  • Supportive, collaborative culture with a focus on development
  • Clear pathway to build a long-term paralegal career

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