Our client is seeking a Company Secretary to uphold and enhance corporate governance across the organisation while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory responsibilities. This role involves leading the legal team, providing high-quality legal advice to support commercial objectives, and managing the secretariat function.
Job Duties:
- Ensure efficient corporate governance practices and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Manage the board, board committees, and executive committee.
- Oversee the governance section of the annual accounts.
- Conduct board effectiveness reviews and implement improvements.
- Manage director inductions and provide ongoing training.
- Monitor adherence to relevant corporate governance codes.
- Provide expert legal advice and regulatory guidance to support organisational goals.
Job Requirements:
- Qualified lawyer with at least 5-6 years of post-qualification experience.
- Chartered Secretary qualification or equivalent, with membership in a recognised professional institution.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex legal issues effectively to senior stakeholders.
- Proven ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of seniority.
- Experience in managing external legal providers and optimising legal spend.
- Expertise in regulatory policy development and budgetary management.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and provide timely, high-quality legal advice.
What You’ll Love:
This position offers an opportunity to shape and influence corporate governance within a highly regarded organisation. You’ll enjoy the benefits of working in a professional and collaborative environment, leading a dedicated team, and making a significant impact on the organisation’s success.
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