Company Legal Secretary - Insurance

Job Description

The Company Secretary is accountable for the full company secretarial function across the organisation, ensuring complete compliance with legal, statutory, and governance obligations. This role is central to maintaining the integrity of corporate governance frameworks, promoting transparency, and strengthening stakeholder trust.

The incumbent will contribute to the optimisation and continuous improvement of the company secretarial department by identifying efficiencies, implementing best practices, and driving innovation. In addition to statutory responsibilities, the role provides oversight and advisory support on corporate legal matters, mitigating risks and ensuring alignment with governance standards.

A key responsibility is fostering alignment with organisational strategic priorities, managing stakeholder communication, and enabling seamless execution of the organisation’s governance requirements.

Requirements

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• CGISA qualification (essential).
• Chartered Secretaries Institute certification (essential).
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Company Secretary.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Advisor or similar role.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of corporate law, corporate governance, and the Companies Act.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accurate and efficient minute-taking.
• Demonstrated governance, research, and legal drafting capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

Sound knowledge and understanding of corporate law and corporate governance. 3-5 years’ experience as a Company Secretary. 2 years as a legal advisor or similar. Charter Secretaries Institute certification essential requirement. Minimum three years’ experience in efficient minute-taking. Legal experience. Governance and research capabilities. Good communication skills (verbal and written).