Manager-Company Secretary-ECG-Law-Belfast or Derry Londonderry

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Manager to join their Entity Compliance & Governance team in Belfast or Derry Londonderry. The role involves managing company secretarial projects, advising clients, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates are proactive and possess strong communication skills. The firm promotes a diverse and inclusive culture and offers development opportunities. Experience in a professional services environment is preferred.

Benefits

Continuous learning

Flexible tools to impact

Transformative leadership

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Have experience managing and/or developing staff.
• Experience working in a professional services firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be the go‑to expert for all company secretarial matters.
• Manage and coordinate company secretarial projects.
• Deliver governance advisory projects.
• Develop the company secretarial business through networking.
• Work alongside senior team members on international reorganization.

Skills

Proactive, self‑motivated

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Detail‑oriented and well‑organised

Analytical problem solving

Team‑oriented mindset

Commercial perspective

Job description

Manager-Company Secretary-ECG-Law-Belfast or Derry Londonderry

Location: Belfast | Other locations: Anywhere in Country

EY’s Entity Compliance & Governance (“ECG”) team is looking for a Manager to join a global professional services firm. The role involves building client relationships, managing a team, and delivering exceptional company secretarial advice.

Your key responsibilities

• Be the go‑to expert for all company secretarial matters, advising clients and mentoring junior secretaries.
• Manage and coordinate company secretarial projects across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Deliver governance advisory projects, including:
  • Secretariat operational effectiveness reviews
  • Corporate governance frameworks
  • Board effectiveness reviews
  • Ad hoc subsidiary governance projects
• Collaborate with EY’s local offices to deliver consistent, high‑quality advice and documentation.
• Develop the company secretarial business through networking within EY and with external clients.
• Conduct research on corporate governance topics and assist with client enquiries.
• Work alongside senior team members and EY Law on international business reorganisations.
• Supervise and develop team members.
• Develop thought leadership on corporate governance matters.
• Provide short‑term interim client support through secondments.

Skills and attributes for success

• Proactive, self‑motivated, and ownership of tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Detail‑oriented and well‑organised.
• Prioritisation and ability to thrive under pressure.
• Analytical problem solving and numeracy comfort.
• Diplomatic approach and confidence in supporting colleagues.
• Team‑oriented mindset with integrity and confidentiality handling.
• Commercial perspective.

To qualify for the role you must

• Have experience managing and/or developing staff.

Ideally you’ll also have

• Experience working in a professional services firm.

Key relationships

• Team members: Friendly, collaborative environment.
• Clients: FTSE 100/250 and fast‑growing private firms.
• Local offices: EY colleagues across 150+ countries.
• Internal teams: Legal, tax, finance collaboration.
• Mentors: Growth‑focused mentorship opportunities.

What we look for

We seek an experienced company secretarial professional eager for a challenging and rewarding role.

What we offer

• Continuous learning: Development of navigation mindset and skills.
• Success defined by you: Tools and flexibility to make meaningful impact.
• Transformative leadership: Coaching and confidence to lead.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Embraced for who you are and empowered to use voice.

Apply

Contact EY as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience is yours to build.

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