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
Interested?
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