ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
EDINBURGH OFFICE BASED 2-3 DAYS A WEEK
Join a dynamic professional services firm where your expertise keeps our clients’ companies running smoothly.
What You’ll Do:
- Draft key documentation: board minutes, resolutions, Companies House forms, share certificates, and incorporation documents.
- Assist with board and shareholder meetings, including agendas, attendance, and minutes.
- Maintain statutory books electronically (Diligent Entities) or manually with precision.
- Manage compliance: confirmation statements, accounts reminders, and PSC filings.
- Conduct company searches and relevant research, providing clear guidance to clients and colleagues.
- Keep files and administration up to date, including billing, time recording, and housekeeping.
- Stay ahead of legislative changes and contribute to firm-wide updates and best practices.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in company secretarial work, ideally within legal or professional services.
- Strong board support and minute-taking skills.
- Inquisitive, detail-oriented, and problem-solving mindset.
- Paralegal qualification in Company Law or Law Society of Scotland accreditation preferred; LLB graduates looking to specialise welcome.
- Familiarity with Diligent Entities or similar software is a plus.
- Team player with excellent relationship-building skills.
Candidates that are in a general secretarial [typing] role will NOT be considered. Experience in company law and company secretarial is ESSENTIAL.
For more information ON SALARY AND BUSINESS, please contact Liz Frost for a confidential discussion: E: liz@frostlegal.co.uk or call T: 0131 538 0900 M: 07399933089