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Paralegal - Company Secretarial (Corporate)

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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Legal

AI generated summary

  • You must be a graduate with a strong interest in company secretarial practice, possess good drafting skills, attention to detail, and organization, while maintaining professionalism and meeting deadlines.
  • You will assist clients with company secretarial tasks, maintain statutory registers, draft documents, ensure compliance, handle inquiries, support business development, and perform general office administration.

Requirements

  • Graduate calibre - with interest in company secretarial practice / corporate.
  • Experience in company secretarial practice or able to demonstrate a desire to progress their career in this practice area
  • Good drafting skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Strong organisation.
  • Committed to delivering a high quality service.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a range of clients and contacts and build relationships at all levels.
  • Proven ability to work well under pressure and recognise and meet deadlines.
  • Relevant IT skills.
  • Professional manner

Responsibilities

  • Assisting and advising clients on matters of company secretarial practice and procedure.
  • Assisting fee-earners in the corporate team and other teams within the firm on matters requiring company secretarial support.
  • Preparing documentation, and correspondence.
  • Maintaining statutory registers of companies using Diligent Entities/Blueprint software.
  • Maintaining statutory records of companies in electronic and hard copy form.
  • Drafting board minutes, shareholders’ resolutions and amendments to articles of association.
  • Preparing Companies House forms, ensuring compliance with statutory filing requirements.
  • Performing searches with Companies House and other agencies and registries.
  • Advising on and dealing with the formation of new companies and changes to existing ones.
  • Dealing with the reconstitution of statutory registers and the correction to company records.
  • Monitoring and re-directing Registered Office post.
  • Dealing with basic accounts procedures to include, invoicing and obtaining relevant accounting information from the accounts system.
  • Dealing with enquires from contacts, clients and other staff members where appropriate in a prompt and professional manner.
  • Updating legal/IT working knowledge as appropriate and attending seminars/courses as necessary.
  • Business development to help build portfolio of client companies.
  • General office administration.
  • Assisting other staff members and other duties as directed.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Paralegal role in the Company Secretarial team?

The main focus of the Paralegal role is to assist clients and fee-earners in ensuring that companies meet their statutory compliance requirements, including maintaining statutory registers, filing with Companies House, and drafting board minutes and shareholders’ resolutions.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The successful candidate should be of graduate calibre with a strong interest in company secretarial practice or corporate law.

Is experience in company secretarial practice necessary?

Experience in company secretarial practice is desirable, but candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong desire to progress their career in this area.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include good drafting abilities, high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work well under pressure.

What software experience is preferred for this position?

Experience using Diligent Entities/Blueprint or other professional company secretarial software is desirable for this role.

Is there an opportunity for business development in this role?

Yes, the role involves business development activities to help build the portfolio of client companies.

What type of working environment is offered?

The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy, allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for up to 40% of their time.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the firm encourages updating legal and IT working knowledge and supports attendance at seminars and courses as necessary.

How does the firm approach diversity, equity, and inclusion?

The firm prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively striving to attract a diverse workforce and promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can feel seen and heard.

How can candidates request adjustments during the recruitment process?

Candidates can request adjustments by contacting Niamh.Madden@penningtonslaw.com.

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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Top 50 UK law firm providing a broad range of legal services tailored to businesses and individuals.

501-1000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm which provides high quality legal advice tailored to both businesses and individuals. We have UK offices in the City of London, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford, Oxford and Reading while our overseas network stretches from Asia to Europe through our presence in Singapore, Piraeus, Paris and Madrid. Our main areas of practice are dispute resolution, corporate and commercial, real estate, private client and family. We have established a strong reputation in a variety of sectors, particularly private wealth, shipping, technology and property. Our lawyers are also recognised for their expertise in life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and international trade. We have a commitment to high quality legal advice which is backed by a track record which dates back over 300 years. As a member of Multilaw and the European Law Group, we have close links with law firms throughout the world.