Company Secretary, UK Advisory
Location: London
Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days in the office
As a Qualified Corporate Governance Professional or Legal Counsel, you will play a crucial role in leading the governance and corporate activities for CBRE’s UK Advisory business, working in close alignment with the in‑country business leaders. You will work autonomously and efficiently to deliver corporate solutions. The key focus will be on risk management across corporate governance and corporate transactions, particularly board director protections. You will enable accountable directors and the leadership team to identify, understand and manage their legal risks. You will act as a business partner, an advisor, and an officer of the UK company(s), coordinating across multiple functions and engaging continuously with various levels of CBRE Group personnel. You will have the opportunity to work in a well‑respected, global organisation in a truly international enterprise, with exposure to country and regional teams.
What You Will Do
* Act as the Company Secretary officer for UK entities, including charities, with other official roles as required;
* Ensure board and committees governance, including terms of reference, delegations, authority matrix, meetings, minutes;
* Ensure effectiveness of the UK operating, regulated and charity governance structure at all times;
* Have direct responsibility for multiple UK operating or dormant entities, in line with UK best governance practices, ensuring annual compliance, good legal standing (filings, licenses, corporate books) and that annual financial accounts are completed and approved within legal timelines;
* Take a lead role in UK post‑M&A integration and re‑organisational projects, including preparation and effecting of Legal Entity Change Approval Process or New Venture Risk Assessment procedures in accordance with Group policies around entity and risk management;
* Report any non‑compliance or at‑risk compliance issues, and assist with rectifying the position;
* Provide updates to the business on key legislative changes affecting corporate governance, undertaking annual revision and drafting of UK disclosure statements;
* Co‑create solutions, partner and work collaboratively with the UK business, UK head of Legal and other heads of functions;
* Proactively oversee preparation of the audit process, and assist the business with statutory accounts revisions in relation to the public statements to ensure timely filings;
* Recommend improvements to policies and implement best practices with relevant stakeholders to reduce future risk;
* Manage and develop the UK support resource, ensuring the Directors’ and Shareholders’ minutes/resolutions and governance trainings are delivered, drafting oversight as required, and peer review, supervision and mentoring of junior members of the team;
* Undertake any other responsibilities, as directed by your manager from time to time;
* Deputise for manager as required, which may involve leading tasks and collaborating with entities and teams beyond the UK.
What You Will Need
* Fellow Chartered Company Secretary/Governance Professional or a qualified solicitor, with hands‑on delivery in a corporate governance and company law‑focused role, and relevant and proven skills gained through a combination of private practice and in‑house experience;
* Demonstrable subject‑matter expertise and strong corporate background with solid experience in providing guidance on company law matters, corporate transactions, governance, structuring, duties, obligations, implications;
* Horizon scanning, especially regarding the impact of current and future regulation;
* Demonstrable proficiency in relationship development and stakeholder management;
* Proven skill of influencing as well as leading at senior level and taking decisive action to implement strategy;
* Ability to show initiative when dealing with Group projects;
* Proven track record delivering complex corporate governance projects;
* Ability to convert propositions into actionable steps and manage a team, collaborating with colleagues across the organisation for successful delivery;
* Experience leading project and/or in‑house teams on regulatory change, corporate governance and/or risk;
* Experience working in a multi‑national organisation;
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem‑solving skills;
* Ability to approach challenges with flexibility, pragmatism, and a solution‑oriented mindset;
* Ability to work independently, proactively and co‑operatively, managing multiple tasks and setting priorities, with excellent follow‑up and organisation skills;
* Ability to prioritise and coordinate tasks efficiently, ensuring all deadlines are met;
* Willingness to work on tight timeframes at a fast pace, including accommodating different time zones on global transactions;
* Professional and approachable whilst also being adaptable;
* Team player who deals effectively with colleagues;
* People manager dedicated to talent‑growing;
* Desired knowledge and/or experience: corporate governance topics for the real estate services sector;
* Office presence required with frequency dependent not only for board meetings but also for team, board and executive relationship maintenance.
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