Company Secretary Manager

I am delighted to be supporting a top-tier professional servicesfirm with the appointment of an experienced Company Secretary Manager . This is an exciting opportunity for an established Company Secretary to help manage and grow the future of a highly regarded Company Secretarial function.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Manage, mentor and develop the CoSec team while overseeing work allocation to ensure efficient, cost-effective service delivery
• Strategic & Operational Growth: Drive the strategic expansion of the CoSec offering, embracing legal tech, AI and process improvements to streamline operations and expand service lines
• Senior Advisory & Governance: Act as the technical lead on complex governance matters, including director duties, ECCTA impacts, policy drafting, complex PSC enquiries and statutory register reconstructions
• Client & Business Development: Manage key client relationships, support Partners on pitches and fee proposals and identify opportunities to expand existing client engagements
• Cross-Practice Collaboration: Work closely alongside internal legal teams (Corporate, Commercial, Employment, Real Estate) to provide seamless governance support across complex transactions

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong background in a company secretarial leadership role or corporate legal background, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• Deep technical knowledge of the Companies Act 2006, ECCTA, statutory compliance and broader UK corporate governance frameworks
• CGI/ICSA qualification or Law degree preferred
• Proven experience in team management, work allocation and managing the financial performance of a service line (fee proposals, WIP, invoicing)
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to advise senior stakeholders and complex portfolio clients (experience with listed or large international groups is advantageous)
• High attention to detail, strong organisational capability and familiarity with modern governance tools

Perks & Benefits

• Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 per annum
• Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Work-Life Balance: Exceptional work-life balance, including the scope to consider part-time working arrangements
• Professional Growth: Strong career development opportunities and full CGI study support provided

If you are a seasoned governance professionallooking for aleadership role offering great flexibility, autonomy and the chance to drive real growth, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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