Company Secretarial Advisor

Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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Location: Manchester
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Job Description

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Your new companyn This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist governance and company secretarial consultancy. The business has experienced consistent growth and works with an impressive client base including private equity-backed businesses, technology companies and life sciences organisations.

Your new rolen You will provide outsourced company secretarial and governance support to a varied portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted advisor on compliance and corporate governance matters. You will work alongside experienced specialists and support clients ranging from growing businesses to well-known corporate organisations.n Key responsibilities will include:

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  • Providing company secretarial advice and services to a portfolio of clients.
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  • Acting as a key point of contact and developing strong client relationships.
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  • Advising on Companies Act 2006 compliance and corporate governance requirements.
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  • Drafting company secretarial documentation and board/shareholder resolutions.
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  • Managing compliance projects, statutory books and governance reviews.
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  • Supporting corporate transactions including M&A activity, equity fundraising and other strategic projects.
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  • Contributing to knowledge sharing, process improvements and service development initiatives.
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  • Supporting business development activities and maintaining relationships with law firm referrers and clients.
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  • More experienced candidates will have the opportunity to lead complex client matters, supervise junior team members and contribute to internal training and mentoring programmes.
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What you'll need to succeedn To be successful in this role, you will have:

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  • Previous company secretarial experience gained within a law firm, professional services environment, specialist company secretarial provider or similar setting.
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  • Strong knowledge of company secretarial compliance and corporate governance requirements.
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  • Experience advising on Companies Act 2006 obligations.
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  • Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.
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  • Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
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  • A proactive and client-focused approach.
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  • Experience using Diligent or similar company secretarial software would be advantageous.
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  • CGI qualifications or an interest in studying towards professional qualifications would be welcomed.
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Candidates with a corporate legal background and a genuine interest in developing a specialist governance career are also encouraged to apply.

What you'll get in return

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  • Profit share bonuses.
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  • Additional discretionary bonus opportunities.
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  • Comprehensive benefits package.
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  • Full study support towards Chartered Governance Institute qualifications.
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  • Structured training and development from experienced specialists.
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  • Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
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  • Supportive, collaborative and close-knit working culture.
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What you need to do nown If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV,

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Posted: July 19th, 2026