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Legal Assistant (London, GB) @ Nord Anglia Education Ltd

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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">London is our global headquarters where 220 colleagues across Finance, Risk, IT, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, MAC and Education drive the success of our 90+ schools in 35+ countries. By joining our fast paced and innovative organisation, you will be regularly liaising with our global team-mates from the Philippines to Peru, from Beijing to Boston and beyond.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you.</span></p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#1e96a5">Legal Assistant:</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Offering a 7 month fixed-term contract.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Legal Assistant will provide essential support across our Treasury and Legal teams at Nord Anglia Education Limited, located at our London Headquarter Office. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We&apos;re looking for a pragmatic, confident and energetic individual who will assist the Head of Secretariat in the provision KYC information and by providing transaction support in the execution a major treasury project.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements, assisting with regulatory filings, and supporting the Company Secretary in the administration of board meetings and corporate records management. As part of the Group Central Support division, you will work closely with various stakeholders across the organisation to help uphold high standards of legal and corporate governance practices.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:#1e96a5">The role:</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You will work closely with colleagues across the Treasury and Company Secretariat Teams, you will engage with our banking partners to implement a new account structure and ensure existing accounts have consistent and refreshed Bank Mandates.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You will work across our central, regional, and local finance teams to obtain relevant corporate information to enable us to meet the requirements of our banking partners in establishing new accounts and updating mandates for existing accounts. The work will combine corporate, legal and co-sec related tasks and a key factor in the successful execution of the project will be to manage the volume of actions by demonstrating flexibility in managing workflows.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The successful candidate will have experience working within a multinational organisation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You will have a proven ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with senior stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and confidentiality. Your contribution will facilitate efficient legal operations and support the overall integrity of corporate affairs.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">See full job description, <a style="color:black" title="" href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:bbe1a93c-46e7-4836-b107-e7a9e7aa0058" target="_self">here</a>. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:#1e96a5">What we&apos;re looking for:</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The successful candidate will demonstrate a comprehensive set of skills and abilities essential for the Assistant Company Secretary role. Key requirements include:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Strong understanding of corporate governance principles:</strong> Knowledge of UK company law, regulatory requirements, and best practices in corporate secretarial work.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Experience in board and committee administration:</strong> Supporting the coordination and preparation of board meetings, including compiling agendas, minute taking, and maintaining accurate records of decisions and actions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Excellent communication skills:</strong> Clear and professional written and verbal communication, enabling effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including directors, legal counsel, and regulatory bodies.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Attention to detail and organisation:</strong> Ability to manage multiple priorities, ensuring timely delivery of filings, documentation, and correspondence with precision.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Technological proficiency:</strong> Comfortable working with document management systems, legal databases, Microsoft Office suite, and digital communication tools.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Confidentiality and integrity:</strong> Handling sensitive information discreetly and upholding strict confidentiality standards at all times.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Problem-solving and initiative:</strong> Ability to proactively identify process improvements and contribute to the continuous enhancement of compliance and governance procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Legal or corporate secretarial qualification:</strong> While not mandatory, professional qualifications such as ICSA (Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) or equivalent would be advantageous.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We encourage candidates from diverse professional backgrounds who possess a passion for governance, legal administration, and meticulous record-keeping to apply. The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop career progression within a respected international organisation committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>About Us</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 90+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 100,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We encourage individuals to join us with our “Create your Future” mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career. </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>To Apply</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We recruit in line with our EmpowerUs Behaviours Framework: Communicate with Impact, Collaborate with Empathy, Make Considered Decisions, Embrace Change and Drive Growth. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.</span></p> <p> </p>

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