Head of Company Secretary

Head of Company Secretary focuses on develop the cosec team and take responsibility for strategic planning and the teams growth in the short, medium and long-term.

What the role involves

• Develop the CoSec team and take responsibility for strategic planning and the teams growth in the short, medium and long-term.
• Overseeing allocation of work to ensure a cost effective and efficient service, assigning matters based on complexity and expertise required.
• Act as senior point of contact for key clients, overseeing service delivery and managing expectations and securing opportunities for the team and the firm.
• Supporting partners on business development opportunities and pitches.
• Provide expert advice and assistance of governance matters such as director duties, managing conflicts of interest.
• Work closely with internal legal teams (ie corporate, commercial, employment, real estate) to provide relevant advice.

Skills and requirements

• Significant experience in a senior company secretarial or governance leadership role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Deep technical knowledge of the Companies Act 2006, statutory compliance requirements and UK corporate governance frameworks.
• Experience supervising a team and allocating work effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to advise senior stakeholders.

Confirmed role details

• A hybrid approach to office and remote working.
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to a week's extra annual leave.
• A generous pension allowance.
• Life assurance covering four times your annual salary.