Head of Company Secretary

Head of Company Secretarial | Senior Governance / CoSec Professional | International Law Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid working BCL Legal is pleased to be assisting a leading international law firm in its recruitment of a Head of Company Secretarial to join and lead its Birmingham-based governance team. This is a strategic leadership opportunity offering high levels of autonomy, client exposure and genuine scope to shape and grow the firm's wider company secretarial offering. Flexible and hybrid working are available alongside a competitive salary and benefits package. The Role As Head of Company Secretarial, you would: · Lead and develop the firm's established Company Secretarial function, managing a team that advises UK and international clients on a broad range of governance and compliance matters. · Work closely with the firm's highly regarded corporate practice as well as other specialist teams including real estate, employment and commercial. · Act as a senior adviser to clients on complex governance matters including director duties, conflicts of interest, governance frameworks, Companies Act compliance and ECCTA-related issues. · Oversee company secretarial matters including board and shareholder resolutions, statutory filings, PSC enquiries, governance policies and reconstruction of statutory registers. · Play a key role in the strategic growth of the team, identifying opportunities to expand service lines, improve efficiency and enhance the use of legal technology. · Support partners on business development initiatives, client pitches and cross-selling opportunities. · Mentor, supervise and develop junior members of the team while fostering a collaborative and commercially focused culture. About You To be successful in your application for this Head of Company Secretarial vacancy, you will have: · Significant experience in a senior company secretarial, governance or corporate role gained within private practice, professional services or potentially an in-house environment. · Strong technical knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 and UK corporate governance frameworks. · Experience advising on complex governance and company secretarial matters. · Previous team management or supervisory experience. · Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage client relationships effectively. · Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. · CGI/ICSA qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous but is not essential. The Offering The successful candidate will be rewarded with: · A strategic leadership role within a highly regarded international law firm. · The opportunity to shape and grow an expanding governance offering. · Exposure to a broad and high-quality client base including UK and international organisations. · Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. · A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. · Strong long-term progression prospects within a collaborative and supportive environment. Apply Now To be considered for this Head of Company Secretarial opportunity, please apply here with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for further information. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.