Overview
Head of Company Secretarial | Senior Governance / CoSec Professional | International Law Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid working
BCL Legal is pleased to be assisting a leading international law firm in its recruitment of a Head of Company Secretarial to join and lead its Birmingham-based governance team. This is a strategic leadership opportunity offering high levels of autonomy, client exposure and genuine scope to shape and grow the firm's wider company secretarial offering. Flexible and hybrid working are available alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.
The Role
* Lead and develop the firm's established Company Secretarial function, managing a team that advises UK and international clients on a broad range of governance and compliance matters.
* Work closely with the firm's highly regarded corporate practice as well as other specialist teams including real estate, employment and commercial.
* Act as a senior adviser to clients on complex governance matters including director duties, conflicts of interest, governance frameworks, Companies Act compliance and ECCTA-related issues.
* Oversee company secretarial matters including board and shareholder resolutions, statutory filings, PSC enquiries, governance policies and reconstruction of statutory registers.
* Play a key role in the strategic growth of the team, identifying opportunities to expand service lines, improve efficiency and enhance the use of legal technology.
* Support partners on business development initiatives, client pitches and cross-selling opportunities.
* Mentor, supervise and develop junior members of the team while fostering a collaborative and commercially focused culture.
About You
* Significant experience in a senior company secretarial, governance or corporate role gained within private practice, professional services or potentially an in-house environment.
* Strong technical knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 and UK corporate governance frameworks.
* Experience advising on complex governance and company secretarial matters.
* Previous team management or supervisory experience.
* Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* CGI/ICSA qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Offering
* A strategic leadership role within a highly regarded international law firm.
* The opportunity to shape and grow an expanding governance offering.
* Exposure to a broad and high-quality client base including UK and international organisations.
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
* A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Strong long-term progression prospects within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Apply Now
To be considered for this Head of Company Secretarial opportunity, please apply here with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for further information.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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