Company Secretary

BCL Legal Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

BCL Legal is seeking an experienced Company Secretary to join its governance team in Birmingham, offering a hybrid working arrangement and a permanent position.

The role involves delivering proactive secretarial and governance services for a diverse client base, handling incorporations, filings, and complex transactions while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• ICSA/CGI qualification or equivalent governance credentials.
• Experience in company secretarial within legal or professional services.
• Strong understanding of Companies House procedures and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive company secretarial and governance services to a varied client portfolio across sectors.
• Advise on incorporations, restorations, statutory records and share transactions.
• Manage Companies House filings, statutory compliance and corporate governance requirements.
• Maintain entity data using governance systems, including Diligent.
• Draft board minutes, shareholder resolutions and constitutional documents.
• Provide company secretarial support on complex corporate transactions.
• Build strong relationships with clients, providing updates on service delivery, fee estimates and governance matters.
• Support and coach junior members of the team, contributing to department development.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Governance experience

Client relationship building

Education

ICSA/CGI qualification

Tools

Diligent

Job description

Company Secretary | Legal / Professional Services | Birmingham / Hybrid | Permanent

BCL Legal is pleased to be assisting a highly regarded national law firm seeking an experienced Company Secretary to join its established Company Secretarial team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious governance professional to join a respected team, providing expert company secretarial and governance support to a diverse portfolio of clients. The role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

The Role

• Deliver proactive company secretarial and governance services to a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.
• Advise on company incorporations, restorations, statutory records and share transactions.
• Manage Companies House filings, statutory compliance and corporate governance requirements.
• Maintain and manage entity data using governance systems, including Diligent.
• Draft board minutes, shareholder resolutions and constitutional documents.
• Provide company secretarial support on complex corporate transactions.
• Build strong relationships with clients, providing updates on service delivery, fee estimates and governance matters.
• Work with a diverse client base including multinational businesses, government bodies, universities, charities and family investment companies.
• Support and coach junior members of the team, contributing to the wider development of the department.

About You

• ICSA/CGI qualification, or equivalent professional governance credentials.
• Previous company secretarial experience gained within a legal, financial or corporate professional services environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of Companies House procedures, statutory compliance and corporate governance frameworks.
• Experience using governance and entity management systems, ideally Diligent.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to develop effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with a genuine commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• Strong IT skills and an interest in AI and emerging technologies, with a willingness to embrace innovative ways of working.

The Offering

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to join a highly respected national law firm with an established Company Secretarial practice.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio spanning a broad range of sectors.
• High-quality governance work and the opportunity to develop trusted client relationships.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities for long-term career development and progression.
• Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.