Corporate Records and Secretarial Lawyer

Grade Level (for internal use):

S&P Global Corporate

The Role: Corporate Records and Secretarial Lawyer

The Team:  This position is with the Corporate Legal Department based in London, consisting of 5 lawyers, 2 paralegals and 1 administrative assistant, and reports directly to the Associate General Counsel, International Corporate. The team covers our legal entities globally from a subsidiary governance and corporate legal perspective.

The Impact: This position contributes to the subsidiary governance of over 380 legal entities globally and supports the organization from a corporate information and records perspective. This position joins a wider global legal, risk and compliance team of over 200.

What’s in it for you:

• Working in a friendly in-house environment with colleagues across multiple functions and business lines, and with third parties, around the globe.
• Opportunity to develop in-house legal skills within the role.
• Potential for flexible working.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining corporate information for over 380 global subsidiaries in Diligent Entities.
• Preparing periodic reports on global subsidiaries to support regulatory filings.
• Preparing periodic global structure charts, and ad hoc structure charts to support KYC requests, using Orbitax ChartIt.
• Establishing, updating and maintaining statutory books and compliance for over 90 UK subsidiaries, including overseeing Companies House filings and record keeping.
• Establishing, updating and maintaining power of attorney and authorised signatory lists.
• Assisting with regular review of corporate records of global subsidiaries with local counsel, regional controllers, and colleagues in legal to ensure accuracy of both corporate records and corporate information in Diligent Entities.
• Providing timely responses to clients’ and internal requests for information relating to corporate actions and records.
• Managing and maintaining legal entity identifiers (LEIs) for subsidiaries globally.
• Obtaining certificates of good standing and similar in the UK and worldwide.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least a 2:1 Bachelor of Law qualification, together with the Legal Practice Course or similar, and having successfully completed a training contract at a reputable law firm or in-house at a large company.
• Minimum 2 years PQE of corporate law, including company secretarial experience.
• In depth knowledge of using and maintaining Diligent Entities, Excel and, ideally, Orbitax ChartIt.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills needed to manage time well, prioritise effectively and handle multiple deadlines. Ability to react quickly and adjust priorities on short notice.
• Professionalism and responsiveness required and ability to effectively communicate with people at all organisational levels of the company.
• Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive, enthusiastic attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the team and with other colleagues.

Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm UK Time

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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