In-House Company Secretary

Are you a proactive governance professional who thrives in a complex, fast paced environment?

We have an opportunity for a governance professional to join Mourant, providing high quality in house company secretarial and governance support. Acting as a trusted adviser to directors and senior management, you'll help ensure robust governance, effective decision making and statutory compliance.

This role offers the chance to shape a developing global governance function within a growing and forward looking business. You will work at the centre of decision making, with exposure to a wide range of strategic and operational activity.

If you would like to join an ambitious and forward thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Plan and run board and committee processes end to end, including agenda preparation, board packs and meeting support; Draft and maintain accurate minutes, ensuring decisions, discussions and actions are clearly captured and circulated promptly; Maintain core governance documentation including constitutional documents, reserved matters and committee terms of reference; Manage action trackers, monitor progress and provide clear status updates; Deliver board and committee effectiveness reviews, including surveys, analysis and reporting; Maintain governance frameworks and support governance related projects such as entity formations, restructures and integrations; Oversee entity management and compliance, including statutory filings, maintaining registers and supporting annual processes such as audits and AGMs; Respond to due diligence requests and maintain the global due diligence register; Ensure procedural validity of decisions and escalate governance risks where required; Provide guidance and training to support strong governance practices across the group

Requirements

Proven experience within an in house governance or company secretarial function, or strong corporate law experience with an interest in governance; Demonstrable knowledge of governance frameworks, company law requirements and board processes; Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders, with sound judgement and discretion; Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment; Working knowledge of governance systems and tools, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge; Proactive approach to continuous improvement, including use of technology and efficient processes