COMPANY SECRETARY AND LEGAL MANAGER
LONDON
HYBRID (3 DAYS IN OFFICE; 2 FROM HOME)
PERMANENT ROLE
Key Accountabilities:
Company Secretary & Board Governance:
- Act as Company Secretary (or deputy) across UK and Irish entities, ensuring full compliance with corporate law requirements.
- Own end-to-end Board and Committee governance processes
- Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely, accurate filings
- Establish and maintain best-in-class governance standards
- Support Board effectiveness through ongoing governance improvements and induction/training where required
Contract Management & NDA Governance:
- Own and operate a centralised contract and NDA governance framework
- Lead NDA lifecycle management, ensuring:
- Work closely with the legal and compliance team
- Introduce and maintain a Contract Register
- Support the Head of Legal in ensuring contractual risk is actively managed, not just documented
KYC & Third-Party Risk Management:
- Own and continuously enhanceKYC /counterparty due diligence processes, ensuring:
- Proportionate, risk-based checks are embedded
- Clear thresholds for escalation and approval
- Develop a structured third-party risk framework
- Ensure that no third-party engagement proceeds without appropriate governance and documentation
- Maintain complete and auditable records supporting compliance and audit requirements
Governance Frameworks, Policies & Controls:
- Own and maintain core governance and legal control policies, including:
- Delegation of Authority
- Contracting and approval processes
- Board and Committee procedures
- Ensure policies are:
- Clearly documented
- Embedded in day-to-day processes
- Regularly reviewed and updated
- Drive continuous improvement in governance maturity
- Support internal audits and ensure strong evidence of control effectiveness
Legal Function Support & Operating Model:
- Act as the operational backbone of the Legal function, ensuring:
- Efficient workflow management
- Clear tracking of legal requests and outputs
- Support the Head of Legal with:
- Governance reporting
- Leg...
Company Secretary and Legal Manager - Power in London, United Kingdom employer: Energy Jobline ATTB
Future Group is an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in civil engineering, particularly in the telecoms sector. With a strong commitment to safety and quality, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages skill development and career advancement. The opportunity to travel across the UK adds a unique dimension to the role, making it an exciting place to grow professionally while contributing to impactful projects.
