Legal EA to General Counsel & Company Secretarial Team – hybrid working offered

12-month maternity cover

4 days in office, 1 day working from home

City based Fintech Insurance firm

Beautiful offices near Liverpool Street

Up to £60k per annum

I am working with my client, a leading fintech insurance firm with over 10,000 employees globally, based in beautiful offices near main stations such as Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street.  

They are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support their General Counsel and the Legal & Company Secretarial function at their international division headquarters. As a newly established legal function within the firm, this is a really exciting time to join and help shape the legal operations, whilst also gaining exposure to a wide range of legal and governance matters in a fintech environment, where your initiative is valued.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

You’ll be at the core of their Legal and Company Secretarial operations, offering vital legal and administrative support while also collaborating closely with the wider Company Secretarial team. The role will include:

Legal Support:

• Manage legal agreements, contracts, and administrative systems
• Coordinate travel, calendars, expenses, and department operations
• Onboard external legal providers and manage invoicing
• Conduct research on legal and compliance matters
• Support ad hoc legal projects and team initiatives

Company Secretarial Support:

• Maintain corporate records and registers (via Diligent Entities & SharePoint)
• Manage KYC responses and regulatory filings
• Help organize and support Board & Committee meetings
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Company Secretarial team

WHO YOU ARE:

• Recent experience as a Legal EA/PA, Legal Assistant or Paralegal is essential in order to be considered for this role
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of your work
• Confident communicator, professional, and personable
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• High integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude

If this role aligns with your skillset and experience, please apply now!

REF: CLS100740