Legal & Company Secretarial Manager

Mclaren Automotive; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mclaren Automotive seeks a Legal & Company Secretarial Manager to ensure robust legal governance and effective secretarial practices. Candidates should have a background in law and experience in legal operations, with strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers a hybrid working model and includes a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Structured career development framework

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance of 4x salary

Sabbatical after two years' service

Flexible benefits

Generous parental leave policies

Wellbeing initiatives

Opportunity to experience our cars

Qualifications

• Proven experience in legal operations or corporate governance.
• Experience working with executive stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and discretion in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust legal governance and effective secretarial practices.
• Provide operational effectiveness for the Legal & Corporate Affairs function.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders and boards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Company secretarial software systems

Job description

What You'll Do

We are recruiting for a Legal & Company Secretarial Manager to join our Legal & Corporate Affairs department. The position can be based in Leamington, Bicester, or Woking. As the Legal & Company Secretarial Manager, you will ensure robust legal governance and effective secretarial practices, as well as providing operational effectiveness for the L&CA function. We are open to considering candidates currently working as a corporate lawyer at 3-4 PQE level. Please note that some positions offer a hybrid working model, which can be discussed. Further details are available on the application page.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, or a related field
• Proven experience in legal operations, corporate governance, or legal support roles, preferably in a complex regulated industry
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, company law, and legal operating models within global businesses
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with executive stakeholders and board members is preferred
• Meticulous attention to detail and discretion in handling confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with company secretarial software systems
• High integrity and professionalism
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work well within a team

What We'll Do for You

Our benefits package includes:

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to five days
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance of 4x salary
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical after two years’ service
• Flexible benefits such as shopping discounts
• Generous parental leave policies, including market-leading maternity leave
• Wellbeing initiatives, including employee assistance programs and financial advice
• Friends and family day
• Opportunities to experience our cars

Who Are We?

McLaren Automotive is committed to innovation, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to push boundaries and rethink limits to create exceptional performance cars. We value a diverse team united by passion and dedication. We are an equal opportunity employer, and diversity drives our innovation. Join us on our journey. For more details, salary, and company information, please use the apply link.