Head of Legal and Company Secretary in City of London

Head of Legal and Company Secretary in City of London

City of London Full-Time On-site
Foresters Financial Limited

regulatory requirements.

  • Manage Companies House filings and statutory records.
  • Lead Board induction, development and evaluation activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the Secretariat function, including the use of AI and technology to enhance processes.
  • Work closely with our parent organisation and key governance stakeholders to maintain strong subsidiary governance arrangements.

Legal Leadership

  • Provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice to senior leaders and the Board.
  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements.
  • Identify and mitigate legal risks through effective policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
  • Manage relationships with external legal advisers where specialist support is required.
  • Advise on a broad spectrum of legal matters, including commercial contracts, litigation, regulatory developments, property matters and corporate transactions.
  • Deliver legal training and promote best practice across the business.

What We're Looking For

  • Qualification as a Lawyer or equivalent legal professional.
  • Experience working within financial services or a regulated environment.
  • Previous Company Secretariat or corporate governance experience.
  • Experience supporting Boards and senior leadership teams.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
  • Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Confidence building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
  • A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
  • Strong technology skills, including experience of Board management platforms and emerging AI tools.

What We Offer

  • Basic salary Β£80000 per annum
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Generous contributory pension scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan

This role is based on a 35 hour working week, Monday to Friday. Start times are flexible. There is the option to work a few days a week from home but flexibility is required.

Foresters Financial is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The role holder is expected to support these principles in their day-to-day work and interactions.

Closing date: 28 th October 2026

Shortlist date: 29 th October 2026

Interview date: TBCTPBN1_UKTJ

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Foresters Financial Limited

Contact Details:

Foresters Financial Limited Recruitment Team