Company Secretary Manager

About the role

We are supporting a top‑tier professional services firm in hiring an experienced Company Secretary Manager to lead and grow a highly regarded Company Secretarial function.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, mentor and develop the CoSec team, overseeing work allocation for efficient, cost‑effective service delivery.
• Drive strategic expansion of the CoSec offering, leveraging legal tech, AI and process improvements.
• Act as technical lead on complex governance matters, including director duties, ECCTA impacts, policy drafting, PSC enquiries and statutory register reconstructions.
• Maintain key client relationships, support partners on pitches and fee proposals, and identify opportunities to expand engagements.
• Collaborate with internal legal teams (Corporate, Commercial, Employment, Real Estate) to provide seamless governance support across transactions.

Required profile

• Strong background in a company secretarial leadership role or corporate legal environment, preferably within a law firm or professional services firm.
• Deep knowledge of the Companies Act 2006, ECCTA, statutory compliance and UK corporate governance frameworks.
• CGI/ICSA qualification or a law degree is preferred.
• Proven experience in team management, financial performance of a service line and commercial advisory to senior stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational capability and familiarity with modern governance tools.

Required skills

• Companies Act 2006
• ECCTA
• Statutory compliance
• Corporate governance frameworks
• CGI/ICSA qualification
• Modern governance tools

What we offer

• Salary £60,000 – £75,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.
• Excellent work‑life balance with part‑time options.
• Career development opportunities and full CGI study support.