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Overview

Our leading Finance Sector Client is expanding and are now seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Due Diligence Specialist and Legal Support professional to join their Risk, Legal & Compliance team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in corporate due diligence, legal administration, or company secretarial support.

Reporting to the Data Protection Officer & Legal Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date corporate due diligence records for the company's legal entities. You will work closely with relationship owners across the business to manage and review third-party due diligence requests and ensure appropriate documentation is supplied consistently and accurately.

Specific duties will include:

• Provide broad legal and governance support, including assistance with board resolutions, governance committee administration, and minute taking
• Maintain current and accurate records of corporate due diligence documentation
• Review, approve, and record non-standard due diligence responses
• Respond to internal and external due diligence queries in a timely manner
• Conduct regular reviews of due diligence records to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support internal stakeholders with guidance on due diligence requirements and documentation standards
• Assist the wider Group Legal Team with data protection and corporate governance activities
• Prepare board resolutions and provide minute-taking support for governance committees

The ideal candidate for the role of Due Diligence Specialist and Legal Support will have:

• Ideally a minimum of two years' experience within a company secretarial, legal support, or financial services environment
• Good understanding of corporate legal structures
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills