Assistant Consultant

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In our Corporate Governance team, the Assistant Consultant role provides an opportunity to work closely with experienced governance professionals. The role includes meeting support, statutory and regulatory compliance and corporate governance best practice advice to clients, including London‑listed public companies. You will have the Chartered Secretary / Governance Professional qualification, or be part‑qualified and will work towards the qualification by gaining relevant work experience.

The role is based on a hybrid basis from either our central London office or city centre office in Leeds, requiring commutable proximity for face‑to‑face time with colleagues.

26 days annual leave, plus a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays and the opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days each year.

Health, wellbeing and lifestyle rewards tailored to support you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programme, Discounts on retail and socialising, Travel and technology, cycle2work scheme, gym and fitness subscriptions, Car Salary Sacrifice scheme.

Appreciate programme:
Employee recognition programme.

• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Medical Insurance
• Paid maternity, paternity, adoption leave, shared parental leave

• A demonstrable, comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the company secretarial profession and corporate governance, with an understanding of the basic principles of UK company law, regulation and best practice.
• The drive and desire to work within a dynamic, fast‑paced team environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clients and colleagues at all levels, preferably gained in a client or customer facing environment.
• A creative approach to problem solving, with an innate ability to remain calm under pressure and in changing circumstances.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with excellent organisational and project management skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to workload, with the ability to plan, organise and handle conflicting deadlines.
• A recognised degree or Masters, preferably in Law, Governance, Business or Finance at a 2:1 or above.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

• A CGI (Chartered Governance Institute) qualification or be a part‑qualified Company Secretary, with demonstrable experience working in a company secretarial role in the UK, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Commercial and business awareness, with experience within or an understanding of a UK professional services environment and the drive and desire to contribute to a growing business.

• Carry out Assistant Consultant duties in a professional manner, in accordance with the policies, procedures, legal and regulatory expectations, drawing on the support of the team when required.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of any relevant legal and regulatory requirements whilst undertaking all required technical training to apply to the job role.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of the work you produce.
• Effectively build and manage work relationships with colleagues and engage with clients and intermediaries.
• As your career grows, you may be involved in providing support to private and listed company Boards and Committees as a Consultant, attending meetings in minute‑taking and advisory capacity.
• Ensuring compliance with all Stock Exchange requirements, including listing, statutory and regulatory requirements, Stock Market announcements and compliance with Market Abuse Regulations (MAR).
• Maintaining corporate registers, Director details and records for client entities from a regulatory, statutory governance reporting perspective.
• Preparing, coordinating and releasing regulatory announcements on behalf of client companies using a range of RIS portals.
• Drafting and reviewing the non‑financial section of Annual Reports and Accounts, preparing and filing relevant statutory submissions and returns on behalf of clients.

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Legal

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