Company Secretary Manager

G2 Company Secretarial; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum

Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 at

Work-life balance

CGI study support

Job summary

G2 Company Secretarial is seeking an experienced Company Secretary Manager to lead and grow a high-performing CoSec function in a professional services setting. You will oversee governance, director duties and PSC enquiries, while driving strategic expansion through legal tech and process improvements.

You will manage a talented CoSec team, develop client relationships, contribute to pitches and proposals, and collaborate with corporate, employment and real estate teams on complex transactions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in a company secretarial leadership role within professional services.
• Deep knowledge of the Companies Act 2006, ECCTA and governance frameworks.
• Proven experience in team management and financial performance of a service line.
• CGI/ICSA qualification or a law degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the CoSec team and allocate work.
• Drive strategic expansion of CoSec offering with legal tech and AI.
• Lead governance matters, director duties and PSC enquiries.
• Manage key client relationships and support pitches and fee proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide governance support on complex transactions.

Skills

CoSec leadership

Governance expertise

ECCTA knowledge

Team management

Business development

Education

ICSA qualification

Law degree

Job description

I am delighted to be supporting a top-tier professional services firm with the appointment of an experienced Company Secretary Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an established Company Secretary to help manage and grow the future of a highly regarded Company Secretarial function.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Manage, mentor and develop the CoSec team while overseeing work allocation to ensure efficient, cost-effective service delivery
• Strategic & Operational Growth: Drive the strategic expansion of the CoSec offering, embracing legal tech, AI and process improvements to streamline operations and expand service lines
• Senior Advisory & Governance: Act as the technical lead on complex governance matters, including director duties, ECCTA impacts, policy drafting, complex PSC enquiries and statutory register reconstructions
• Client & Business Development: Manage key client relationships, support Partners on pitches and fee proposals and identify opportunities to expand existing client engagements
• Cross-Practice Collaboration: Work closely alongside internal legal teams (Corporate, Commercial, Employment, Real Estate) to provide seamless governance support across complex transactions

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong background in a company secretarial leadership role or corporate legal background, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• Deep technical knowledge of the Companies Act 2006, ECCTA, statutory compliance and broader UK corporate governance frameworks
• CGI/ICSA qualification or Law degree preferred
• Proven experience in team management, work allocation and managing the financial performance of a service line (fee proposals, WIP, invoicing)
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to advise senior stakeholders and complex portfolio clients (experience with listed or large international groups is advantageous)
• High attention to detail, strong organisational capability and familiarity with modern governance tools

Perks & Benefits

• Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum
• Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Work-Life Balance: Exceptional work-life balance, including the scope to consider part-time working arrangements
• Professional Growth: Strong career development opportunities and full CGI study support provided