Are your skills and experience ready for a new home?
An experienced legal support professional is sought to join a firm who has really made changes and implemented innovation in recent years!
Working directly with the Chair you will be responsible for the assistance in all aspects of governance and partnership administration.
The role provides high-level administrative, procedural, and strategic support primarily to the Chair and otherwise to the executive committee and the Business Services leadership team.
You will be someone who works with tact and diplomacy but in a clear and direct manner. You will lead projects to further future proof the firm in all aspects of its operation. Aside from the administration support you will also be able to lead on matters such as conducting internal grievance procedures, disciplinary and behaviour investigations and related matters.
Main Responsibilities
* Manage administrative processes and documentation related to partner admission, retirement, changes of status and other matters relating to the partnership.
* Provide strategic support to the Chair.
* Assist in the development and implementation of partnership policies and procedures.
* Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Day to day tasks
* Governance and Legal Oversight
* Reviewing and updating the LLP Members’ Agreement and other Partnership constitutional and governance documents.
* Advising on voting procedures and proxy arrangements for Partner meetings and other matters requiring Partner approval.
* Ensuring compliance with internal governance protocols, including confidentiality and election procedures.
* Partner Lifecycle Management
* Supporting the onboarding of new Partners, including managing access to internal systems and compliance with disclosure requirements.
* Coordinating resignations and retirements, including financial illustrations and Retirement Deed preparation.
* Strategic and Risk Advisory
* Participating in discussions around regulatory investigations and indemnity implications.
* Liaising with the Chair and Risk & Ethics teams to align on firm-wide responses to sensitive matters.
* Communication and Coordination
* Acting as a key liaison between the Chair, HR, Risk, and Finance teams.
* Drafting and reviewing internal communications related to governance and elections.
You will have
* Strong understanding of LLP structures, partnership agreements, and corporate governance principles.
* Ability to interpret and update constitutional documents and advise on voting and election procedures.
* Familiarity with corporate and governance law.
* Experience handling regulatory investigations and risk management processes.
* Capability to provide strategic support to senior leadership.
* Exceptional ability to manage complex administrative processes.
* Strong attention to detail for documentation and compliance tracking.
o Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with professionalism.
o Experience managing projects related to business acquisitions, reorganizations, or service provision changes.
Candidate Experience
* Governance and Legal Oversight
o Previous experience in a governance or company secretarial role within a professional services firm or corporate environment.
o Exposure to managing constitutional documents and compliance frameworks.
* Partner Lifecycle Management
o Experience supporting senior-level onboarding and exit processes, including financial and legal documentation.
* Risk and Ethics
o Involvement in regulatory investigations or risk advisory work.
o Familiarity with indemnity implications and firm-wide compliance responses.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration
o Demonstrated ability to work closely with HR, Finance, and Risk teams on sensitive matters.
* Policy Development
o Track record of creating and implementing governance policies and procedures.
* Conflict Resolution
o Experience conducting internal grievance procedures, disciplinary investigations, and behaviour-related inquiries.
This is a super opportunity and one that rarely comes to market for a firm that has had and will continue to have strong growth plans!
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