Company Secretary

qed legalEdinburgh, Settlement of Edinburghreedpaskelbta 2026-09-28

Edinburgh Hybrid

We're working with a briliant highly respected, professional services firm looking to hire a Company Secretary to supporta portfolio of clients. This is a standalone Company Secretarial role with genuine ownership and autonomy, ideal for someone who enjoys being the go-to expert and taking full responsibility for the company secretarial function.

The role? You’ll manage company secretarial services across a substantial portfolio of entities, working closely with lawyers, clients and stakeholders on a broad range of corporate governance and statutory compliance matters.

  • Companies House filings, including Confirmation Statements and dormant accounts
  • Maintaining statutory books and registers
  • Drafting board minutes and board resolutions
  • Managing share allotments, transfers and dividends
  • Leading on company incorporations
  • Managing registered office mail and Inform Direct
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for all company secretarial matters

About you?

  • Proven experience in a Company Secretary or Company Secretarial role
  • Strong knowledge of UK company law, corporate governance and statutory compliance
  • Experience dealing with Companies House filings and statutory registers
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Confidence communicating with lawyers, clients and external stakeholders
  • The ability to work independently and take ownership of your workload

What’s in it for you?

  • Ownership of the Company Secretarial function
  • The opportunity to work with high-net-worth individuals, family businesses and trustees
  • Exposure to a broad range of corporate and private client matters
  • A supportive, close-knit team with a strong culture
  • Long-term career stability and a low-turnover environment
  • Significant visibility and direct impact across the business

This isn’t a huge team with layers of maagement, you’ll be the central figure for company secretarial work.

  • Real responsibility
  • Direct impact
  • Visibility across the business

Interested? Know someone who could be great? Get in touch for a confidential conversation . . .

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