Company Secretarial Advisor

Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist governance and company secretarial consultancy.

The business has experienced consistent growth and works with an impressive client base including private equity-backed businesses, technology companies and life sciences organisations.

Your new role You will provide outsourced company secretarial and governance support to a varied portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted advisor on compliance and corporate governance matters.

You will work alongside experienced specialists and support clients ranging from growing businesses to well-known corporate organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Providing company secretarial advice and services to a portfolio of clients.
• Acting as a key point of contact and developing strong client relationships.
• Advising on Companies Act 2006 compliance and corporate governance requirements.
• Drafting company secretarial documentation and board/shareholder resolutions.
• Managing compliance projects, statutory books and governance reviews.
• Supporting corporate transactions including M&A activity, equity fundraising and other strategic projects.
• Contributing to knowledge sharing, process improvements and service development initiatives.
• Supporting business development activities and maintaining relationships with law firm referrers and clients.
• More experienced candidates will have the opportunity to lead complex client matters, supervise junior team members and contribute to internal training and mentoring programmes.

Qualifications

• Previous company secretarial experience gained within a law firm, professional services environment, specialist company secretarial provider or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of company secretarial compliance and corporate governance requirements.
• Experience advising on Companies Act 2006 obligations.
• Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.
• Experience using Diligent or similar company secretarial software would be advantageous.
• CGI qualifications or an interest in studying towards professional qualifications would be welcomed.
• Candidates with a corporate legal background and a genuine interest in developing a specialist governance career are also encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Profit share bonuses.
• Additional discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Full study support towards Chartered Governance Institute qualifications.
• Structured training and development from experienced specialists.
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative and close-knit working culture.