At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients with governance, company secretarial advice, and corporate compliance.
- Company: Join a growing Governance team with a diverse client portfolio.
- Benefits: Enjoy remote work, flexible hours, competitive salary, and generous leave.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression and mentoring junior team members.
- Why this job: Make an impact in governance while working with interesting clients across various sectors.
- Qualifications: CGI Qualified with experience in governance roles and excellent communication skills.
- Senior Company Secretary / Governance Manager
- Remote (UK) | Flexible Working | London Board Meetings (1–2 per month)
We’re looking for an experienced governance professional to join our growing Governance team.
This is an opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, including listed companies, regulated businesses, private companies and not-for-profit organisations.
Rather than being confined to a single area, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your experience across a wide range of governance and corporate advisory work.
The role is fully remote with a flexible approach to working, although occasional attendance at client board meetings (typically in London) will be required.
Therefore being within a commutable distance to London is important.
The Role
As part of our Governance team, you’ll play a key role in supporting clients with company secretarial, governance and corporate compliance matters.
Your responsibilities may include
- Providing governance and company secretarial advice to a varied client portfolio.
- Attending board and committee meetings, preparing agendas and producing high-quality board minutes.
- Advising boards on governance best practice and statutory compliance.
- Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
- Drafting corporate governance policies, terms of reference and governance documentation.
- Supporting corporate transactions, restructures, share reorganisations and governance reviews.
- Managing multiple client relationships while delivering an exceptional level of service.
- Contributing to the continued development of the governance function and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
About You
We’re interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in company secretarial or governance roles within either professional services or an in-house environment.
You’ll ideally have
- CGI Qualified is essential
- Strong experience attending board meetings and producing accurate board minutes.
- Solid knowledge of the Companies Act 2006.
- Excellent understanding of UK corporate governance principles and best practice.
- Experience supporting listed companies and/or regulated organisations (desirable).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A client-focused approach with the ability to build trusted relationships.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A proactive, adaptable and collaborative working style.
- What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Fully remote working with flexible hours.
- Four-day working week considered.
- Pension scheme.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Private healthcare.
- Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression.
- Opportunity to work with a broad and interesting client base across multiple sectors.
Governance Manager Remote working in Leeds employer: Lawson Rowe
Join a forward-thinking company that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering fully remote working with the opportunity to engage in meaningful governance work across a diverse client portfolio. With a strong focus on professional development, competitive benefits including a four-day working week, private healthcare, and generous annual leave, this role is perfect for those looking to grow their careers while making a significant impact in the governance field. The supportive culture encourages collaboration and mentorship, ensuring you thrive in your role while contributing to the success of our clients.
