Assistant Company Secretary

The world of investment is changing. Our vision at Legal & General Investment Management is to create a better, more sustainable future through responsible investing. We work in partnership with our clients around the globe to deliver positive long-term outcomes, while rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Our clients include institutional pension funds, financial institutions, local authorities and sovereign wealth funds. To meet our clients’ complex and evolving investment needs, our investment strategies cover a broad array of asset classes and styles, including equities, bonds, property and alternatives, as well as multi-asset funds. We’re focused on continuously innovating our investment products, maintaining our reputation as experts across all asset classes, and striving to build a more responsible and sustainable future.

Your role at a glance

You will assist the LGIM Company Secretary and wider Company Secretarial function in providing a full governance and company secretarial service to Legal & General Investment Management its subsidiaries. Acting as Company Secretary to a portfolio of companies and committees within the Group.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the company secretarial function to deliver first class governance and company secretarial support to the LGIM(H) Group, ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations and that all board procedures and guidelines are followed.
• Acting as Company Secretary for a portfolio of companies and committees within the LGIM(H) Group. This will require strong organisation and minute writing skills. Management of all Board/entity related matters within the role holder’s portfolio, including oversight of all associated statutory filings.
• Acting as an advisor to the board or committee on all governance matters. Together with the Chair, undertake an annual board evaluation and governance review to ensure that both the board/committee and its governance policies/documents remain appropriate and fit for purpose.
• Within the portfolio of companies and committees, take a lead role in the on-going training and development of directors. Including, as required, the on-boarding and induction of new board/committee members and Non-Executive directors.
• Assisting the LGIM Company Secretary and Head of Secretariat in executing strategic governance projects and the on-going improvements to governance standards across the LGIM(H) Group. Ensure all aspects of corporate legislation are adhered to.
• Supporting the company secretarial function to ensure that the LGIM(H) Group maintains an appropriate governance framework including maintaining appropriate delegated authorities, Committee Terms of Reference and Matters Reserved for the Boards.
• Assisting the Head of Secretariat to provide support and guidance to junior members of the secretariat team.

Qualifications:

ICSA qualified or relevant Law degree and legal experience.

Knowledge:

Experience in the financial services sector and or real estate sectors desirable.

Knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 and UK Corporate Governance Code.

Experience:

Working in a company secretarial function.

Meeting and minute writing.

Benefits

When you commit to Legal & General, we’ll commit to you too. That means we’ll recognise and reward your hard work, your performance and your contribution.

If you join us, you’ll get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, at least 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, life assurance, and Income Protection. You can participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice. We’re also proud to offer competitive family leave. 

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes. And then there are the many discounts we offer that you can take advantage of – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online offerings. 

The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow.

Since 1836, we’ve grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands. 

We’re all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet.

We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it.

At L&G, you’ll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we’re supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance.

Today, there’s over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us?

Great minds don’t have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation.

We don’t just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve.

We think it’s important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow.

We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we’re always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process.

So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.