At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead governance and legal excellence while advising the Board on key decisions.
- Company: Join a prestigious bank committed to strong governance and legal integrity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and shape governance practices.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on corporate governance and legal strategy.
- Qualifications: Strong legal judgement and experience in corporate governance required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
The role should have direct and effective access to the Chair, Board Committees and relevant senior executives, while maintaining appropriate professional independence in the provision of legal and governance advice.
Any reporting line should preserve the ability of the role-holder to allocate material governance, legal or regulatory concerns to the Board where necessary.
The Company Secretary and General Counsel acts as the Bank’s senior internal legal adviser on corporate governance, Board and Committee matters, statutory obligations, regulatory governance and legal risk.
The role is responsible for ensuring that the Bank operates within a robust legal and governance framework and that Board decision‑making is properly supported, documented and defensible.
The role combines technical legal expertise with governance leadership, supporting the Board, Board Committees and executive management in discharging their statutory, fiduciary, regulatory and corporate governance obligations.
As trusted legal counsel, the role provides independent and objective advice on governance, legal risk, regulatory engagement and compliance matters, while safeguarding the integrity of the Bank’s decision‑making and record‑keeping processes.
This role requires strong legal judgement, professional independence, discretion and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
The role-holder must be able to embed sound governance practice into strategic and operational decision‑making while ensuring that legal and regulatory risks are identified, escalated and managed in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities Company Secretary Lead the Company Secretariat as a centre of governance and legal excellence.
Planning and administering Board and Committee meetings.
Preparing agendas, papers and minutes to a high quality.
Maintaining statutory registers and corporate records and company filings.
Managing Board resolutions and shareholder decisions.
Ensuring compliance with Companies Act, Articles of Association declarations.
Establish and maintain strong legal and governance controls across the Company Secretariat function.
Secure and compliant records management.
Develop and enhance governance processes and frameworks.
Mentor and guide Secretariat staff in legal and governance standards General Counsel Serve as legal counsel to the Board, its Committees and the Executive Committee.
Ensure lawful and effective conduct of Board and Committee proceedings.
Advising on banking regulation and financial services law.
Reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
Managing litigation and disputes.
Advising on employment law.
Supporting regulatory investigations and enforcement matters.
Advising on data protection and privacy.
Advise the Chair and Directors on governance risks, conflicts of interest and the legal implications of Board and Committee decisions.
Manage relationships with external legal advisers.
Oversee legal expenditure and engagement of external counsel.
Coordinate legal advice across the Bank.
Maintain legal policies and governance frameworks.
Monitor emerging legal and regulatory risks.
Identify and advise on legal and governance risks impacting the Bank Establish and maintain frameworks for: Conflicts of interest management.
Related-Party Transactions (RPTs).
Director independence and accountability.
Ensure appropriate governance controls are in place to mitigate legal exposure.
Oversee Directors
Wanted: General Counsel & Company Secretary employer: Trusted Novus Bank Limited
Trusted Novus Bank is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Located in a vibrant community, we offer competitive benefits, ongoing training opportunities, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and regulatory compliance. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and supports your professional journey.
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Trusted Novus Bank Limited Recruitment Team
