Company Secretary

Baudains Executive Services; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baudains Executive Services is seeking an In-House Company Secretary to support a developing global governance function. You will act as a trusted adviser to directors and senior management, ensuring robust governance and statutory compliance across entities.

The role focuses on leading board processes, maintaining governance documentation, and driving continuous improvement with digital governance tools in a dynamic, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an in-house governance/ company secretarial function (or strong corporate law background).
• Deep knowledge of company law, governance frameworks, and board processes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, sound judgment, and discretion.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and digital governance tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end board and committee processes (agendas, packs, and meeting support).
• Draft accurate minutes and maintain core governance documentation.
• Oversee entity management, statutory filings, and global due diligence registers.
• Support global governance projects, restructures, and effectiveness reviews.

Skills

Governance

Board processes

Stakeholder management

Due diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Business

Tools

Governance software

Job description

Hiring: In-House Company Secretary

Looking for your next career move in governance? A leading, forward-looking international professional services firm is seeking a proactive In-House Company Secretary to join their growing global team.

In this role, you will work at the center of strategic decision-making, acting as a trusted adviser to directors and senior management to ensure robust governance and statutory compliance.

What you’ll do:

• Manage end-to-end board and committee processes (agendas, packs, and meeting support).
• Draft accurate minutes and maintain core governance documentation.
• Oversee entity management, statutory filings, and global due diligence registers.
• Support global governance projects, restructures, and effectiveness reviews.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in an in-house governance/company secretarial function (or strong corporate law background).
• Deep knowledge of company law, governance frameworks, and board processes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, sound judgment, and discretion.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and digital governance tools.

Ready to shape a developing global governance function within an inclusive, people-first culture?