Company Secretary & Governance Advisor | Company Secretarial

Burness Paull LLP; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Scotland is seeking a Company Secretary & Governance Advisor to support clients with their company secretarial needs. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role and relevant qualifications. You will assist with board meetings, manage statutory books, and ensure compliance with current legislative requirements. This role offers opportunity for growth within a top-tier governance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Ability to keep up to date with legislative developments is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external clients with company secretarial needs.
• Assist with client board and shareholder meetings.
• Manage statutory books held by the firm.

Skills

Company secretarial knowledge

Attention to detail

Legislative awareness

Education

Relevant qualifications in law or governance

Job description

Overview

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?

Responsibilities

• Support both our internal and external clients with their company secretarial needs.
• Assist with client board and shareholder meetings.
• Manage statutory books held by the firm in its capacity as company secretary.
• Support LLPs where corporate administrative assistance is required.
• Handle a variety of administrative tasks as needed.

About the team / Opportunity

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.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 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.

How to apply / Contact

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 [e-mail] or on 01224 261286.

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:
03 October 2025