Partnership Secretary

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Partnership Secretary

Hybrid | open to being based in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Thames Valley

If you’ve ever wanted to sit at the real centre of a major law firm — not in theory, but in practice — this is the role. You’ll work directly with the Chair, influence firmwide decisions, shape governance for a partnership of national scale and be treated as a trusted adviser rather than a back‑office function. It’s rare to find a governance role where your judgement genuinely moves the dial; this is one of them.

This firm is known for its standout culture, industry‑leading people accreditation and modern, forward‑thinking approach. Governance isn’t an afterthought here — it’s respected, well‑resourced and central to how the business runs.

The role

The Partnership Secretary provides high‑level administrative, procedural and strategic support to the Chair, Executive Committee and senior leadership teams. You’ll manage all constitutional governance, oversee partner lifecycle processes and guide the business through sensitive and strategically important matters.

The remit is broad, senior and varied — from updating the LLP Members’ Agreement to supporting investigations, advising on voting procedures, coordinating partner admissions and exits, and contributing to strategic projects such as acquisitions or structural reorganisations.

Key focus areas

• Governance and constitutional management
• Partner admissions, exits and lifecycle processes
• Strategic and risk advisory
• High‑level communication and liaison
• Internal investigations
• Policy creation and implementation

What you’ll need

• Strong governance, company secretarial or partnership experience in a professional services environment
• Deep understanding of LLP structures and corporate governance
• Excellent organisational skills and sharp attention to detail
• Calm, discreet handling of sensitive and confidential matters
• Strong communication and senior stakeholder management capability
• Experience in internal investigations or behaviour‑related inquiries

Why this firm?

• A top‑tier Investors in People accreditation (the highest possible)
• Supportive, collaborative culture without hierarchy games
• High trust, access to decision‑makers and real influence
• National reach, exciting clients and modern, flexible working
• A generous benefits package

If you want a governance role where your work genuinely shapes the partnership — not just the paperwork — this is exactly that.