Interim Company Secretary – London (Insurance Sector)
MLA is recruiting for an experienced Interim Company Secretary to join a globally recognised, market-leading insurance group with a significant international footprint and longstanding presence in the London market.
Operating at scale across multiple jurisdictions, this organisation is known for its sophisticated governance structures, complex regulated entities, and high-performing boards. This role sits within a highly regarded legal and governance function supporting UK regulated businesses and their wider corporate structure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as Company Secretary across UK regulated and non-regulated entities
- Advising Boards and Committees on governance and regulatory matters, and briefing the chairman and the independent directors as necessary to ensure that efficient decision-making takes place
- Managing board and committee cycles (agendas, packs, minutes, actions)
- Supporting board effectiveness, evaluations, and director onboarding
- Drafting board papers, resolutions, and governance documentation
- Draft and circulate board/shareholders’ resolutions (e.g. In respect of dividends or board appointments)
- Attend and manage Board and Committees’ meetings proactively and ensure the production of timely and appropriate minutes
- Maintaining statutory records and supporting regulatory/KYC requests
Key requirements:
- 10 years company secretarial experience within the insurance sector
- Exposure to Lloyd’s / regulated environments
- Chartered Secretary (or equivalent)
- Strong board-facing experience and executive presence
- Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Minute taking and resolutions drafting experience with regulated entities at board level
- Diligent Entities experience (or equivalent company secretariat tool)
- Knowledge of UK governance regulation
- Ability to manage assistant company secretaries and organise workloads
London based.
Immediate start and contract until the end of the year.
4 days in office, 1 day remote (Fridays).
If this role is of interest, or you’d like to discuss it further, feel free to reach out directly.