Senior Assistant Partnership Secretary

Travers Smith; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in London is seeking a Senior Assistant Partnership Secretary to provide high-quality company secretarial advice and manage governance for various Boards and Committees. Ideal candidates will possess strong company secretarial experience, knowledge of corporate law, and excellent communication skills. This role involves coordinating meetings, maintaining governance documentation, and working collaboratively across departments. Flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• 4-5 years' experience in the company secretarial field.
• Knowledge of the Companies Act and limited liability partnership law.
• Ability to engage with Board members and Senior Management.

Responsibilities

• Act as Senior Assistant Partnership Secretary to various Boards.
• Manage agendas and take minutes during meetings.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with new partner induction and other HR functions.

Skills

Company secretarial experience

Knowledge of corporate law

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Planning and coordination

Education

Relevant degree or certification

Job description

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Travers Smith

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Practice Area/Department Legal Operations PQE Level N/A Description

Travers Smith is a leading full-service law firm, with a wealth of experience in its areas of specialisation. The firm has a market-leading reputation for its international expertise in Asset Management, M&A and Dispute Resolution & Investigations. Clients include asset managers across the alternative asset classes (private equity, venture, credit, infrastructure and real estate), publicly listed and private companies, financial institutions, and other business enterprises involved in large and complex UK and cross-border matters, transactions and disputes. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of service to our clients whilst enabling our people to achieve professional fulfilment in a supportive, inclusive and enjoyable working environment.

The Role

You will be expected to provide high quality, best in class, firmwide company secretarial advice and support to the partnership as part of the Partnership Secretarial function at Travers Smith. You will proactively contribute to the Partnership Secretarial function and, ultimately, the firm's success, by actively seeking to support the firm's governance framework, and anticipating the needs of colleagues, service providers, and Non-Executive Advisers to the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Act as Senior Assistant Partnership Secretary to, and support, several Boards and Committees by managing agendas, taking minutes, updating Rolling Forward Agendas, and following-up on actions arising, which may include from time to time, the Audit Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Board, New Partner Committee, Partnership Board and Risk Committee.

Liaise with Partnership Board members and Non-Executive Advisers in relation to Partnership Board matters.

Manage the production and distribution of Board and Committee packs and other governance documents.

Maintain up to date the library of information kept in the Resources folders on Diligent software for the Partnership Board, and Committees reporting to the Partnership Board.

Manage the Members' Policies Manual and arrange for this to be kept up to date including drafting and updating Terms of Reference.

Draft partnership resolutions and assistance with elections from time to time.

Maintain records and ensure regulatory requirements are complied with.

Maintain the Firm Governance section on the firm's intranet site.

Ensure all filings for Travers Smith Group companies are kept up to date.

Other Responsibilities

Deputise for the Partnership Secretary, as and when required.

Draft Board and Committee papers and reports.

Assist with new partner induction, lateral recruitment and retirement of partners.

Work on ad hoc projects alongside the Partnership Secretary and Senior Management Team.

Key Stakeholders

Partnership Secretary

Senior Partner and Managing Partner (together with their EAs)

Partnership Board members

Non-Executive Advisers

Chairs of Committees

Partners

Business Services 'Chiefs of' and Directors, including Chief Finance Officer and Chief People Officer

Business Services personnel

Personal Specification - Experience, Knowledge & Skills

At least 4-5 years' experience working in the company secretarial field, with an interest in working within a partnership environment.

Knowledge of the Companies Act and limited liability partnership law.

Strong technical knowledge and ability to interpret, communicate and apply corporate law.

Good knowledge of corporate secretarial practice and excellent attention to detail.

Ability to engage with Board members, Partners and Senior Management with confidence and with an assured approach.

Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and external parties.

Precision, integrity, accuracy and high standards.

Good communication skills with ability to prioritise.

Comfortable providing recommendations with confidence to senior level stakeholders, even when there is ambiguity involved.

Ability to work collaboratively and in a coordinated way with different areas of the firm.

Ability to manage and reconcile conflicting demands and stakeholders.

Excellent planning, scheduling, and coordination skills.

Flexible team player with a 'can do' attitude.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Able to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines.

Discreet and diplomatic, ability to handle confidential information.

Commercially and risk aware.

An interest in continuous professional development and learning.

We are excited to be moving from our London headquarters in Snow Hill, to a brand-new building in the City - Stonecutter Court. The move is expected to take place in early 2026.

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