UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeRole
This role will need an organised proactive collaborator with excellent communication skills and business sense in what is a varied busy role heavily supported by the UK Legal Team. It will provide exposure to the wider MSE businesses, US corporate functions and Sectors (DS in particular). The UK Legal Team will provide support across the areas listed below as needed, often working together with one of team. There will be opportunities to be autonomous and lead on some activity.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the US Corporate Secretary's Office by liaising on with Companies House, amending/updating board of directors, UK company financial statements, annual confirmation statements, drafting minutes and resolutions and instructing external counsel where needed). Negotiating and discussing with our US colleagues in Corporate Secretary's office .
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Carry out horizon scanning for new EU and UK Laws enacted.
Supporting counsel on Internal investigations
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Person Specification
Possess a high degree of integrity, initiative and lots of enthusiasm.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
Possess a high level of competence with IT systems, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Aspirations to further develop your skills within a commercial environment.
Accountability for timely completion and quality of work.
Preferred qualifications / experience
Degree in Law (or GDL) is preferred but not essential
Demonstrable experience in handling company secretarial work but not essential.
Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, particularly the UK Companies Act 1985 and 2006 and knowledge of corporate governance principles and practices helpful but not essential.
Competency/Skill requirements
Adept at problem-solving, able to develop solutions to a variety of problems
Good attention to detail
Organised, adept at workload management and prioritising appropriately to meet deadlines
Flexible and responsive to changing priorities
Proactive team worker, equally self-motivated and able to work autonomously
Good interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with all audiences/stakeholders
Proficient user of MS office
Competent in PowerPoint (and face-to-face presentation delivery - if required)
Fluent in written and spoken English
Strong customer focus
Engaging 'can do' attitude
Other requirements
Travel requirements: Occasional UK travel may be required to attend team/customer meetings and training activities
Clearance requirements: Post-holder must hold and maintain UK Government clearances where required
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