Company Secretary & Governance Advisor | Company Secretarial

Burness Paull; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Scotland seeks a Company Secretary & Governance Advisor to provide expert company secretarial services. The role involves supporting both internal and external clients, managing statutory books, and assisting with board and shareholder meetings. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in similar roles, along with the ability to navigate legislative changes. This is a full-time position based in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, or Glasgow. Applications should be submitted by 07 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within company secretarial and governance.
• Ability to provide accurate legislative and procedural advice.
• Strong organizational skills for managing statutory books and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client board and shareholder meetings.
• Manage statutory books in the capacity of company secretary.
• Handle various administrative tasks for clients.

Skills

Company secretarial practice

Knowledge of legislative developments

Client relationship management

Education

Relevant qualifications in company secretarial practice

Job description

Company Secretary & Governance Advisor Company Secretarial

Join our market-leading team as a company secretarial & governance expert!

Do you have the drive to deliver excellent service and perform at your very best every day in a role with a full and varied workload and the opportunity to develop?

We’re on the lookout for a Company Secretary & Governance Advisor to join our team in Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow. As a key part of our firm we pride ourselves on the quality of service we provide and work closely with colleagues across other specialist areas. From day one you’ll support both our internal and external clients with their company secretarial needs. Your responsibilities will include assisting with client board and shareholder meetings, managing statutory books held by the firm in its capacity as company secretary or supporting LLPs where corporate administrative assistance is required in addition to handling a variety of administrative tasks as needed.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced governance professionals in the country as part of our busy and growing top‑tier practice. As one of the largest teams in Scotland our Company Secretary & Governance Advisors collaborate and learn from each other with plenty of opportunity to grow in the role, making this opportunity unique.

You’ll have previous experience within a similar role ideally with relevant qualifications within this dynamic area of the law. We’re looking for someone who is confident in keeping up to date with legislative and procedural developments, ensuring that our clients always receive the most current and accurate advice.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Apply now!

Full details can also be found in our job specification.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Michelle MacPherson at or on .

Burness Paull reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received for this role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

Closing Date: 07 November 2025

Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1