Assistant Corporate Secretary
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Assistant Corporate Secretary Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end coordination of Board of Directors and Committee meetings, including scheduling, agendas, and materials
* Partner with the General Counsel and Legal team to prepare, review, and distribute board books and supporting materials
* Coordinate the drafting, review, and maintenance of Board and Committee minutes, resolutions, and official corporate records
* Manage the Board calendar and governance cadence, ensuring alignment across executives and directors
* Track Board action items, approvals, and key decisions to ensure timely follow-up and execution
* Support proxy statement preparation and governance disclosures in coordination with Legal and Finance
* Maintain corporate records and governance documentation with a high degree of accuracy and organization
* Serve as a primary point of contact for Board members, ensuring a seamless and professional experience
* Coordinate logistics for Board meetings, offsites, and director engagements, including travel and related arrangements
* Ensure effective coordination across Legal, Finance, and executive leadership on governance-related matters
Support for the General Counsel
* Manage the General Counsel's calendar, including prioritization, scheduling, and alignment with key stakeholders
* Prepare and process expense reports and coordinate travel arrangements
* Assist with preparation of materials and coordination for executive and Board interactions, ensuring follow-through on key priorities
Required Qualifications
* 10-15+ years of relevant experience, including Assistant Corporate Secretary, executive support, or similar senior administrative roles
* Significant experience working with Board of Directors and corporate governance processes, preferably in a public company environment
* Strong understanding of corporate governance practices, ideally in a public company environment
* Demonstrated ability to support senior executives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
* Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage complex workflows and competing priorities
* High level of discretion and experience handling confidential information
* Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing executive- or board-level materials
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working closely with a General Counsel or Corporate Secretary
* Exposure to proxy statements, SEC processes, or governance disclosures
* Paralegal background or certification (a plus)
* Experience in a fast-paced, complex organization
Key Attributes for Success
* Strong judgment and ability to operate with minimal direction
* Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture
* Ability to balance structure (governance) with flexibility (executive support)
* Professi...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Santa Clara, US-CA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: Coherent Corp.
- Contact: Not Specified
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- Reference: 2012216
- Posted: 2026-05-10 07:42:16 -
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