Corporate Legal Secretary Job at Douglas Scott (Birmingham)

Banking Legal Secretary

Join a dynamic and supportive team at a specialist leading firm in London! This ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous extensive experience in a Legal Secretary role (minimum of 2 years)
Excellent communication and organisation skills
A keen eye for detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
A proactive, can-do attitude and a team-player spirit

Job Responsibility

Providing full secretarial support to multiple teams as a Corporate/Banking legal secretary
Managing client communication with professionalism and empathy
Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
Diary management, arranging meetings & keeping everything running smoothly

What we offer

25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
Friendly, inclusive, and supportive work environment
Competitive salary and great benefits

Fulltime

Manager – Legal & Company Secretary

As we scale rapidly across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, we need a legal found...

Location

India , Gurgaon

Salary:

Not provided

Cogoport

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI) with LLB from a recognized university
5–8 years of post-qualification experience in legal and secretarial roles (startup or growth-stage company experience a plus)
Strong command over Indian corporate law, FEMA, labor law, and international contracting frameworks
Adept at working with global teams and navigating regulatory complexity in multiple jurisdictions
High attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and confidence to drive decisions independently
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and high ownership mindset

Job Responsibility

Lead all Company Secretarial responsibilities — including board meetings, minutes, statutory filings, and ROC/MCA compliance
Draft, vet, and negotiate a wide range of contracts: customer agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, joint ventures, MoUs, lease agreements, and SaaS partnerships
Ensure compliance with Indian statutory frameworks — Companies Act, FEMA, SEZ policies, labor laws, and more
Act as internal legal counsel for key business decisions and cross-border transactions
Liaise with government bodies, legal firms, and regulatory advisors to manage audits, inspections, and filings
Support due diligence, documentation, and structuring for M&A, fundraises, and international expansions
Oversee entity registrations, compliance frameworks, and governance for foreign subsidiaries
Build and implement internal SOPs, training modules, and compliance policies
Maintain a centralized and traceable legal document management system
Coordinate with external counsel on litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution as needed

What we offer

Leadership opportunity to shape Cogoport’s global legal and governance systems from the ground up
Cross-border exposure with influence on business expansion strategy and entity structuring
Autonomy to craft legal policies that scale with our growth
Competitive compensation aligned to market and experience
Fast-paced, innovation-driven work culture where your decisions make a real difference
A rare opportunity to power the legal core of a company transforming global logistics

Fulltime

Jr. Legal Secretary

As a Jr. Legal Secretary, you will be instrumental in managing real estate trans...

Location

United States , Dallas

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

College degree and/or a paralegal certificate
1-2 years of prior legal experience in a law firm--preferably with Real Estate or Corporate Law
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on MS Word and to a lesser extent Excel
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat for document creation, editing, and management
Good working knowledge of document management systems
experience with NetDocuments is a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Ability to adjust for competing deadlines and priorities
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a high degree of professionalism

Job Responsibility

Efficiently manage the finalization, compilation, and dating of documents related to closing matters
Oversee post-closing tasks such as the management of custodial packages and closing binders, as well as the follow-up on title documents
Collaborate closely with the deal team, including attorneys, paralegals, and assistants, to finalize and receive all necessary loan documents and related due diligence
Support attorneys and paralegals in the preparation of title documents
Assist in the preparation of signature pages
Help coordinate post-closing projects
Create loan summaries and fill out due diligence questionnaires
Undertake any other tasks as assigned

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Legal PA

This role will support the General Counsel and contribute to a dynamic Corporate...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

30000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Secretarial or administrative qualification e.g. CILEX is beneficial
Experience in a corporate environment, ideally within a legal context
Exceptional time management skills and a keen eye for detail
Ability to thrive under pressure, working independently and as part of a team to meet tight deadlines

Job Responsibility

Prepare, type, and edit reports for approval, ensuring impeccable spelling, grammar, and formatting
Manage document engrossment and execution
Perform dictation and audio typing
Diary management for the General Counsel
Assist in report preparation
Organise electronic filing, photocopying, scanning, binding, and shredding of documents
Ensure the cataloguing and archiving of completed documents for off-site scanning
Book and set up meeting rooms, greet visitors, and coordinate couriers
Provide holiday and absence cover, as well as any other secretarial duties as required

What we offer

Competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your skills and experience

Fulltime

Legal PA

Legal PA to support General Counsel and contribute to a dynamic Corporate Servic...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

30000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Secretarial or administrative qualification e.g. CILEX is beneficial
Experience in a corporate environment, ideally within a legal context
Exceptional time management skills and a keen eye for detail
Ability to thrive under pressure, working independently and as part of a team to meet tight deadlines

Job Responsibility

Prepare, type, and edit reports for approval, ensuring impeccable spelling, grammar, and formatting
Manage document engrossment and execution
Perform dictation and audio typing
Diary management for the General Counsel
Assist in report preparation
Organise electronic filing, photocopying, scanning, binding, and shredding of documents
Ensure the cataloguing and archiving of completed documents for off-site scanning
Book and set up meeting rooms, greet visitors, and coordinate couriers
Provide holiday and absence cover, as well as any other secretarial duties as required

What we offer

Competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your skills and experience

Fulltime

Legal Operations Manager

The Senior Corporate Paralegal and Legal Operations Manager will work closely wi...

Location

United States , Englewood

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, with a paralegal certification preferred
7 plus years of proven experience in legal operations, contract administration, corporate governance, or similar fields
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team, in a fast-paced environment, while prioritizing competing projects
Proficiency with legal document management systems, Lexis/Westlaw and Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency in Calendar Management and Client Relations
Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience in Corporate Paralegal roles
Familiarity with all aspects of Corporate Law, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Due Diligence, Corporate & Commercial, Corporate Audit, Corporate Entities, and Corporate Development
Deep understanding of Corporate Governance and Corporate Legal practices

Job Responsibility

Work closely with the General Counsel to address corporate governance matters, including maintaining Board minutes and stock records
Legal entity management, including company formations, foreign qualifications, and annual filings
Assist with creating and maintaining company-wide policies and templates of routine documents and agreements, and assist with corresponding training initiatives
Review and comment on contracts, including master services agreements, consulting agreements, work orders, contract amendments, non-disclosure agreements, and vendor contracts
Manage tracking of key contracts and related terms, including non-standard contract provisions for easy access
Oversee contract lifecycle management system, developing, populating, and managing the legal contract database
Perform due diligence for M&A transactions with team of functional leaders
Manage claims process and litigation tracking, including related document management
Maintain company permits, including general contractor and environmental permits
Assist with researching legal topics on an as-needed basis, including employment matters.

What we offer

Competitive pay
Bonus
Excellent benefits
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan enrollment.

Fulltime

Legal PA

This role will support the General Counsel and contribute to a dynamic Corporate...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

30000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Secretarial or administrative qualification e.g. CILEX is beneficial
Experience in a corporate environment, ideally within a legal context
Exceptional time management skills and a keen eye for detail
Ability to thrive under pressure, working independently and as part of a team to meet tight deadlines

Job Responsibility

Prepare, type, and edit reports for approval, ensuring impeccable spelling, grammar, and formatting
Manage document engrossment and execution
Perform dictation and audio typing
Diary management for the General Counsel
Assist in report preparation
Organise electronic filing, photocopying, scanning, binding, and shredding of documents
Ensure the cataloguing and archiving of completed documents for off-site scanning
Book and set up meeting rooms, greet visitors, and coordinate couriers
Provide holiday and absence cover, as well as any other secretarial duties as required

Fulltime

Assistant Company Secretary

Join the Legal team to protect Barclays, its employees, and its brands while ens...

Location

United Kingdom , London; Glasgow

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Act as Company Secretary to regulated or significant legal entities, including liaison with the Chairman and senior executives, assisting with board succession and board and committee evaluations, agenda preparation, board paper management, attending and minuting board meetings where required
Provision of support, advice and guidance to the Barclays Group on company law and appropriate regulations, its own policies and best practice in corporate governance and to the Directors on their fiduciary duties and other legal or regulatory obligations
Creation and review of corporate governance documents, including charters, terms of reference, matters reserved for the board, policies, and procedures in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Maintenance of compliance with corporate governance requirements, best practices and industry standards across the Barclays Group governance practices
Assistance on project work, for instance corporate re-organisations, liquidations, mergers and formations and the signing of subsidiary financial accounts
Maintenance of the company’s statutory registers, other registers such as conflict of interest registers, and data fields required for adherence to Barclays Group policies and standards
Stakeholders support with their ongoing compliance with the Group Policy on Legal Entities and Directors
To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives
Manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business
Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives

Job Responsibility

To play a crucial role in ensuring the Barclays Group’s adherence to statutory and regulatory corporate governance requirements and industry standards, facilitating communication between the board of directors and other key stakeholders for regulated and/or significant Barclays Group legal entities

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to embrace mobility and explore operations globally
Diverse and inclusive workplace

Fulltime

Corporate Legal Secretary

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , Birmingham

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Job Description:

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Job Posted:
June 06, 2025

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