We are looking for an experienced Project Worker Company Secretary to join our client on a fixed-term contract basis for 6 months, supporting an ongoing programme of work.
The successful candidate will be based in South Africa and will work on a hybrid basis.
The Role
- Provide comprehensive end-to-end governance support to the Board and senior stakeholders on legal, regulatory and governance matters at both strategic and operational levels.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and support the maintenance of high standards of corporate governance.
- Coordinate and administer Board and committee meetings, including the preparation of agendas, board papers, meeting materials, minutes and action logs.
- Support the planning and delivery of Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Annual Reporting requirements.
- Manage share capital administration and related activities, including supporting share transfers, allotments and other capital-related transactions.
- Maintain statutory registers, corporate records and governance documentation, ensuring all statutory filings are completed accurately and within relevant deadlines.
- Collate, prepare and manage information, reports and documentation for Board members and senior stakeholders.
- Support wider governance, compliance and company secretarial activities as required, including identity verification, data room management and MAR compliance.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance processes, controls and ways of working to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Effectively utilise governance technologies and digital tools to support the delivery of governance and company secretarial services, identify opportunities for innovation and promote best practice.
Requirements
- Significant experience working within a legal, corporate governance or company secretarial environment.
- Experience supporting Boards and senior stakeholders, including attendance at Board and committee meetings.
- Strong commercial, corporate and company secretarial knowledge.
- A sound understanding of relevant corporate, governance and regulatory requirements.
- Experience of share capital administration and corporate record management.
- Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement and continuous development.
- Confidence in using governance technologies and digital tools to support efficient governance delivery.
- Professional company secretarial qualification is desirable but not essential. Candidates with relevant practical experience are encouraged to apply.
About TLT
Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.
We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.
Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.
TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to access to work please contact the recruitment team on Recruitment.Operations@TLT.com
