Assistant Company Secretary

Eutelsat SA; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading satellite communications company is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary in London. This role involves supporting corporate governance, managing statutory records, and liaising with external counsel. The candidate should have around 3 years of experience in corporate legal environments, with knowledge of UK Companies Act. Flexible working arrangements are offered, enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Hybrid work options

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Around 3 years’ experience in a company secretarial or corporate legal environment.
• Experience preparing and maintaining statutory records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality company secretarial and governance services.
• Manage the Group’s corporate structure and compliance.
• Coordinate KYC and due diligence processes.
• Ensure timely filings with Companies House.
• Maintain governance policies and documentation.
• Support Board and shareholder meeting preparations.

Skills

Experience in company secretarial or corporate legal environment

Working knowledge of UK Companies Act

Strong organizational skills

Ability to prioritize effectively

Proactive and collaborative approach

Confident communicator

Education

CGI or ICSA qualification (part-qualified or working towards)

Job description

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Assistant Company Secretary

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Connect with Eutelsat Group

Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat Group – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.

As a leader in satellite communications, we provide global connectivity solutions - connecting businesses, communities, and governments around the world. We can connect you at on land, at sea and in the air. We also deliver broadcast television channels and packages, transmitting vital news reports around the world.

With Eutelsat Group You’ll Get To:

• Pioneer the future of Space Technology
• Bring connectivity to remote frontiers
• Collaborate with customer-centric experts
• Embrace cultural diversity in our global team

In a dynamic industry where passion drives our teams to make a difference to become the most trusted partner for global satellite connectivity, you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat Group, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.

Why Eutelsat Group?

• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: With colleagues from over 75 countries, we embrace our global DNA and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We take pride in having one-third of our executive team and 60% of our board represented by women.
• Ways of Working That Drive Us: As "One Team," we work collaboratively towards shared goals, with customer-centricity, respect, and inclusivity as our guiding principles.
• Sustainability at Our Core: At Eutelsat Group, sustainability is more than just a word; it’s woven into our strategy. We’re dedicated to balancing social, environmental, and economic growth — both on Earth and in space.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible schedules and hybrid/remote work options to help you balance your personal and professional life. At Eutelsat Group, we are committed to supporting your well-being and ensuring you have the flexibility you need to succeed both at work and at home.

Ready to grow with us? Apply today and help us build a more inclusive, sustainable future in the world of satellite technology.

Job Overview

The Assistant Company Secretary will play a key role in supporting the efficient operation of the Eutelsat Group’s corporate governance and company secretarial framework. Working within the Corporate Legal team, the role will focus on ensuring high standards of governance across the Group’s entities, providing dedicated support to Board and shareholder activities, and assisting with intra-group transactions and corporate maintenance matters.

What You’ll Do:

• Working across the Legal Corporate team to assist in delivering high-quality company secretarial and governance services across the Eutelsat Group.
• Assist with the management of the Group’s global corporate structure, including maintenance of statutory records, intercompany arrangements, and compliance with local legal requirements.
• Coordinate and manage Know Your Customer (KYC) and due diligence processes relating to the Group’s entities, directors, and shareholders, ensuring prompt responses to internal and external requests (including banks, regulators, and counterparties.
• Ensure timely filings with Companies House and equivalent foreign registries.
• Provide support for intra-group corporate transactions such as transfers, recapitalisations, share capital increases or reductions, and other reorganisations.
• Maintain governance policies, registers, and internal documentation in line with Group standards.
• Liaise with external counsel and service providers supporting global entity management.
• Support the ongoing evolution of governance and compliance processes, helping to streamline and standardise procedures across jurisdictions.
• Where necessary, assist in the preparation of materials for Board, committee, and shareholder meetings (agendas, packs, minutes, resolutions).
• Contribute to wider Corporate Legal initiatives and provide ad hoc support to other team members as needed.

WhatitTakes:

• Around 3 years’ experience in a company secretarial or corporate legal environment, ideally within an international group or professional services firm.
• Working knowledge of UK Companies Act requirements and an interest in developing a broader understanding of global entity management.
• Experience preparing and maintaining statutory records.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and collaborative approach, comfortable working across jurisdictions and cultures.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with sound judgment and discretion.
• CGI or ICSA qualification (part-qualified or working towards) preferred but not essential.

Where You’ll Be:

You will be joining us in our offices in White City, London, UK. Our team benefits from flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

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This role is a Eutelsat Group job opening; all of our open roles are posted on the current OneWeb and Eutelsat websites. Please note that when you are applying, your application may be seen by both teams.