Corporate Services Associate

Diligent is seeking a Corporate Services Associate to join its UK-based team. This client-facing role involves coordinating corporate secretarial and compliance services for international clients across multiple jurisdictions. The associate will build client relationships, monitor statutory deadlines, prepare and file documentation, draft corporate governance documents, and maintain records. The position requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in corporate secretarial or services roles with knowledge of UK company law and global compliance.

Must Have

• Act as primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients
• Coordinate corporate secretarial services across multiple jurisdictions
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships
• Monitor statutory deadlines and ensure ongoing compliance
• Prepare, review, and file statutory documentation (annual returns, confirmation statements, Companies House filings)
• Draft board resolutions, minutes, and corporate governance documentation
• Maintain accurate data and document records
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners
• Apply strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Minimum 1 year of experience in corporate secretarial or corporate services roles
• Working knowledge of UK company law, corporate governance principles, and global compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong drafting and documentation capabilities
• Basic understanding of corporate structures and statutory obligations
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple client priorities
• Professional, client-focused mindset with discretion
• Adaptable, curious, and eager to learn
• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant work experience

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Global days of service
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Meeting free days
• Generous time off policy
• Wellness programs

About Us

Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster.

At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you're designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI, you'll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA, we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly - those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. At Diligent, you’re not just building the future - you’re an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact.

Learn more at diligent.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

Position Overview

As Diligent continues to expand its Corporate Services function, we are excited to welcome a Corporate Services Associate to our UK-based team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a growing, global organisation, supporting a diverse portfolio of international clients and helping them meet their corporate governance and compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

In this client-facing role, you will act as a trusted partner to your assigned clients, delivering high-quality company secretarial and compliance services while collaborating closely with in-country experts around the world. You will gain exposure to complex corporate structures, global regulatory environments, and high-profile stakeholders — all while building a strong foundation for long-term career growth within Diligent.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients, coordinating the delivery of corporate secretarial services across multiple jurisdictions
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through responsive, professional, and high-quality service
• Proactively monitor statutory deadlines and ensure ongoing compliance with local and international regulatory requirements
• Prepare, review, and file statutory documentation, including annual returns, confirmation statements, and filings with Companies House
• Draft board resolutions, minutes, and other corporate governance documentation with accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintain accurate data and document records within Diligent Entities
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery
• Apply strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in corporate secretarial or corporate services roles, ideally with international exposure
• Working knowledge of UK company law, corporate governance principles, and global compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong drafting and documentation capabilities
• Basic understanding of corporate structures and statutory obligations
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple client priorities
• Professional, client-focused mindset with discretion in handling confidential information
• Adaptable, curious, and eager to learn in a growing, evolving function
• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant work experience

What Diligent Offers You

• Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients
• We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few
• We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney.
• Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.

Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.

Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney. To foster strong collaboration and connection, this role will follow a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations, you will be expected to work onsite at least 50% of the time. We believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.

We are a drug free workplace. Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent's EEO Policy and Know Your Rights. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruitment@diligent.com.

To all recruitment agencies: Diligent does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Diligent employees or any other organization location. Diligent is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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