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Company Secretary - Corporate Law, Bank Governance, M&A
Contract - 3 months minimum, rolling
£525 per day - Inside IR35
Essex offices, hybrid
One of the world’s most innovative engineering companies and a household name manufacturer is looking for a contract Company Secretary with experience of Corporate Law, Bank Governance and Mergers and Acquisitions
Main Tasks & Essential Skills
Company Secretary - Corporate Law, Bank Governance, M&A
> Knowledge of UK corporate law and understanding of corporate law principles for application across the group
> Organisational and administration skills, effective minute writing for Board, Audit, Risk & Remuneration committees, comfortable with tight and multiple deadlines
> Understanding of corporate governance requirements for a UK bank
> Acquaintance with regulatory documents required by a UK bank for submission to regulator
> Understanding of detailed corporate reporting requirements of a bank with listed debt for annual report, periodic reports and market abuse disclosures
> Effective communication skills to apply with directors, non-executive directors, senior management and employees
> Knowledge of UK corporate governance requirements for Board, Audit, Risk & Remuneration committees.
> Understanding of merger, acquisition, disposal and corporate reconstructions when liaising with external counsel
> Ability to work closely with accounting, tax, treasury, corporate reporting and corporate strategy departments, with an understanding of their roles, requirements and responsibilities
Desirable (Not essential) Skills:
Company Secretary - Corporate Law, Bank Governance, M&A
# Understanding of Global Enterprise Management Systems and BoardVantage type software
