Company Secretarial Counsel

Listing expiry: 23 October 2026

About the role

Role Overview

HH Global is seeking an experienced Company Secretarial Counsel to join its Legal Team and support the governance and compliance of its global portfolio of entities. The role involves international company secretarial and corporate governance responsibilities, deputising for the Company Secretarial Solicitor, and supporting the development of the governance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage company secretarial and corporate governance activities across a global portfolio of entities, including board and shareholder matters, statutory compliance, filings and corporate records.
• Coordinate corporate actions, including director changes, registered office changes, powers of attorney and other governance matters, ensuring documentation is prepared, executed and filed on time.
• Liaise with external company secretarial providers and advisers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain and enhance entity management systems, governance records and compliance processes.
• Support corporate transactions, restructurings and other strategic projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Act as deputy to the Company Secretarial Solicitor and provide guidance and support to junior members of the Company Secretarial Team.

Qualifications & Experience

• A law degree, Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualification, or an equivalent legal, governance or company secretarial qualification.
• A minimum of 5 and up to 7 years' experience in company secretarial, corporate governance or international corporate administration.
• Strong knowledge of company law, corporate governance and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting multinational groups and managing a portfolio of entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience working with boards, directors, senior stakeholders and external advisers.
• Strong drafting, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues.
• Experience using entity management software such as GEMS or similar platforms.

Additional Details

• The role is full-time and permanent, with a six-month probation period.
• Hybrid working is available.
• The successful candidate will work with directors, senior management and external advisers across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
• HH Global is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process where required.