Do you currently work in corporate governance and / or paralegal work?
Perhaps you work in a company secretary capacity and are knowledgeable in the areas of Legal, Compliance, Governance, Risk management, Internal Audit and Data Protection?
If so, this new and exciting role could be for you!
Role Summary
NHS Professionals has a new role available for a Senior Governance and Paralegal Assistant.
You will be responsible for reporting into and providing support to the Company Secretary to ensure all NHSP’s secretariat, corporate governance, legal and compliance functions are completed effectively and efficiently.
You will also line manage another member of the Governance team.
If you are looking for a challenging, yet rewarding role where you can really make a difference this could be the role for you!
The position can be based in close locality to any of our office locations in Hemel Hempstead, London, Manchester, or Leeds, with remote working options and the commitment to attending team meetings as required in any of the above locations.
Skills / Responsibilities:
Governance/ Company Secretarial
- The key responsibility of this role will be supporting the Company Secretary in the effective and efficient provision of secretariat services to the Board, its sub-committees and the Executive Team including preparing agendas, co-ordinating the production of papers and minutes, record-keeping and ensuring that there is effective follow through on all relevant matters arising and action points.
- Attending meetings of the NHSP Board and its committees and taking minutes where required
- Delivering a comprehensive range of support activities, proactively troubleshooting and resolving issues which arise to allow the Secretariat to deliver in line with expectations.
- Facilitate and manage governance functions such as board recruitment, induction and evaluation for regional boards and coordinate arrangements for board meetings to ensure effective management.
- Effective line management responsibility of Governance and Paralegal Assistant
- Appropriately handling correspondence and documentation for the Secretariat, including financial reports and documentation of a sensitive or confidential nature using a high degree of discretion
- Managing projects, researching and preparing appropriate reports or presentations independently
- Researching, prioritising and following up on incoming issues and concerns for the Secretariat
Paralegal
- Conduct legal research on various topics, providing summaries and reports to the legal team.
- Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings.
- Support the legal team in managing case files, including organizing documents, tracking deadlines.
- Liaise with external counsel and other stakeholders on ongoing contracts and legal matters.
- Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory environment affecting the company.
- Assist in developing and implementing compliance programs and policies.