Company Secretarial Advisor

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist governance and company secretarial consultancy that works with private‑equity backed businesses, technology firms and life‑science organisations. Based in Manchester, you will act as a trusted advisor, delivering outsourced secretarial and governance support to a diverse client portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Provide company secretarial advice and services to assigned clients.
• Serve as the primary point of contact, building strong client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act 2006 and corporate governance standards.
• Draft board and shareholder resolutions, minutes and other statutory documentation.
• Manage compliance projects, maintain statutory books and conduct governance reviews.
• Support corporate transactions such as M&A, equity fundraising and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, process improvement and service development.
• Assist business development efforts and maintain relationships with law‑firm referrers.

Required profile

• Previous company secretarial experience in a law firm, professional services firm or specialist provider.
• Strong knowledge of company secretarial compliance and corporate governance requirements.
• Experience advising on Companies Act 2006 obligations.
• Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a proactive, client‑focused attitude.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Diligent or similar company secretarial software.

What we offer

• Profit‑share bonuses and additional discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Full study support for Chartered Governance Institute qualifications.
• Structured training and development from experienced specialists.