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Posted 25 July, 2026

Company Secretary

QED Legal
Edinburgh, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

Company Secretary
\n Edinburgh
\n Hybrid

\n We're working with a briliant highly respected, professional services firm looking to hire a Company Secretary to supporta portfolio of clients.

\n 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?
\n 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.

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

About you?

\n '14;️ Proven experience in a Company Secretary or Company Secretarial role
\n '14;️ Strong knowledge of UK company law, corporate governance and statutory compliance
\n '14;️ Experience dealing with Companies House filings and statutory registers
\n '14;️ Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
\n '14;️ Confidence communicating with lawyers, clients and external stakeholders
\n '14;️ The ability to work independently and take ownership of your workload

What’s in it for you?

\n '28; Ownership of the Company Secretarial function
\n '28; The opportunity to work with high-net-worth individuals, family businesses and trustees
\n '28; Exposure to a broad range of corporate and private client matters
\n '28; A supportive, close-knit team with a strong culture
\n '28; Long-term career stability and a low-turnover environment
\n '28; Significant visibility and direct impact across the business

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

\n '14;️ Real responsibility
\n '14;️ Direct impact
\n '14;️ Visibility across the business

\n Interested?

\n Know someone who could be great?

\n Get in touch for a confidential conversation

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