Company Secretary Manager

G2 Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Work-life balance

CGI study support

Job summary

G2 Legal is seeking a Company Secretary Manager in Birmingham with a strong background in corporate governance to lead the secretarial function. The role offers hybrid working and a pathway to senior advisory responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have CGI/ICSA qualification (or Law degree) and proven experience in managing a CoSec team, client relationships, and strategic service growth within a professional services setting.

Qualifications

• Strong background in a company secretarial leadership role or corporate legal background.
• Deep knowledge of the Companies Act 2006, ECCTA, and statutory compliance.
• Qualification with CGI/ICSA or a Law degree preferred.
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing a service line's financial performance (fee proposals, WIP, invoicing).
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to advise senior stakeholders and large clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the CoSec team and oversee work allocation for efficient service delivery.
• Drive strategic growth of the CoSec offering, leveraging legal tech, AI and process improvements.
• Act as technical governance lead on complex matters including director duties and statutory registers.

Skills

Company Secretarial leadership

Governance experience

Team management

UK corporate governance

Commercial acumen

Education

ICSA/CGI qualification

Law degree

Job description

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

I am delighted to be supporting a top-tier professional services business for the role of Company Secretary Manager, with the option of part-time working. This is an exciting opportunity for an established professional 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.
• Hybrid Working: Hybrid & Flexible working options available
• Work-Life Balance: Exceptional work-life balance, with part-time work
• Professional Growth: Strong career development opportunities and full CGI study support provided.
• Much more!