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Company Secretary/Directorship for Global Corporate Real Estate Services Provider, City, London

Posted a month ago

  • London, Greater London
  • Any
  • External
  • Expires In 2 months
Our client provides real estate services to one of the largest, global alternative investment managers and its portfolio clients.
We are now carrying out a search to find a mid-senior level Company Secretary (Co Sec) to join their headquarters in London. This is a broad and unique role that involves taking the lead on governance matters, whilst also being a Director on the board of some of the property companies, allowing involvement in key decision-making. There will be occasional monthly travel, most commonly to Jersey and Luxembourg.
What will the role involve?
Assuming a directorship role and overseeing co sec matters for a range of UK resident real estate companies;
Advising boards on their responsibilities and how those responsibilities should be discharged; arranging board meetings, agendas, board papers and minutes;
Overseeing governance matters for UK property companies including Register of Overseas Entities and other statutory requirements;
Overseeing the day-to-day administration of companies, as well as supporting the co sec aspects of corporate reorganisations/events/transactions;
Incorporating new companies relating to real estate and M&A projects as well as integration of acquired companies.
What technical skill-sets are we looking for?
Qualified chartered secretary or qualified solicitor;
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in company administrative matters;
We are open as to which sector you come from, not just real estate, and we do not require any listed/plc experience.
What softer skill-sets are we looking for?
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with Senior Management, to be able to engage confidently with boards and appropriately challenge where required;
Excellent communication and organisational skills; the ability to work hard and effectively under pressure to tight deadlines, and to prioritise competing demands;
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
For more information please contact:
Matt Bloxham, ##### 07900 692209
Celene Yon, ##### 07944 390723
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Due to a high volume of applications we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.
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