Senior Manager- Company Secretarial

About LawDeb

Law Debenture is an Investment Trust supported by a wholly owned professional services business. LawDeb is an unusual and exciting proposition; on a day–to-day basis we are nimble, ambitious and small enough to know everyone by name, whilst also benefiting from the profile and credibility of a listed business. This is thanks to our 132-year-old FTSE250 investment trust and our fast-growing independent professional services business of over 250 colleagues across 6 business lines.

At LawDeb, doing work that has a positive impact is important to us. We need the very best people to be the custodians of our business for the next stage of our proud history and growth. We’re ambitious to innovate, collaborate and push forward in providing peace of mind and excellence for our clients and each other.

We’re on a journey to shape a culture we’re all proud to be part of. One where everyone feels trusted, supported and empowered to own their success. Working at LawDeb, you will have access to our enviable network of clients and innovative projects, as well as brilliant colleagues to learn from and collaborate with.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Manager- Company Secretarial to join our fast growing and ambitious UK team. As Senior Manager you will be responsible for leading on governance matters across your own portfolio of clients with a particular focus on the Investment Bank and Financial Services client base.

You will be responsible for leading on the delivering of an extensive range of corporate secretarial and governance services, providing high quality advice and work with others in the governance advisory team to deliver an excellent client experience and ensure clients operate within relevant governance frameworks and driving the success of the UK CSS team and people within it. 

As a Senior Manager you will make a commercial contribution to Law Debenture, bringing company secretarial experience and managerial skills to the team as required. You will work collaboratively with other members of the team to enable us to meet our business plan.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that the delivery of services is in line with the relevant client agreement


• Follow operational processes which ensure financial hygiene (time recording, in/out of scope work, billing etc), effective document management and support data driven decision making (e.g., up to date resourcing plan, skill matrix, feedback and performance management etc)


• During review meetings, discuss your direct reports delivery of client work such that they meet their quality, billable hours and recovery rate targets


• Line management responsibilities for your direct reports, including a clear and achievable development plan for team members which align to the overall CSS strategy and their personal development goals


• Provide feedback on work produced and answer queries by more junior members of the team to ensure that quality service delivery to clients is maintained across UK CSS


• Act as relationship manager for a number of clients including in respect of any queries regarding the relevant client contractual documentation (including renewals and contract negotiations) and overseeing a team providing support to those clients


• Hold regular relationship meetings with key clients


• Provide support as required in developing processes and procedures within the UK CSS team, including in relation to precedent processes


• Build strong working relationships across our teams and with other parts of LawDeb


• Planning for and allocation of resourcing across clients within the CSS Business generally with specific responsibility for the Investment Banking and Financial Services client portfolio

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Senior Corporate Governance, Advisory, Company Secretarial experience ideally demonstrated at Board level


• Understanding of the professional services model and experience of adapting/refining business models to adapt to growth and market change


• Experience of attending and minuting Board and Committee meetings, preferably in the financial services and/or Listed sector


• Commercial and practical outlook


• Ability to build relationships and rapport, demonstrating credibility


• Solution focused, confident in communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels


• Desire to work within a dynamic and fast past environment


• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and discipline themselves and others


• Proven people management experience

Your Reward

• Competitive salary with annual review and performance bonus scheme


• Generous pension contribution


• Full healthcare cover


• Health cash plan


• Life assurance


• Hybrid working after probation


• Attractive office space

Things To Note

People who thrive at LawDeb make the most of this foundation to grow themselves, help us improve and have fun playing their part in building the culture that’s fuelling our growth.

LawDeb hires people based on personal merit and qualifications regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or any other protected attribute. We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to work. We recognise that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success.

Here’s the legal bit: please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

If you’d like to find out more about LawDeb and our open vacancies, please contact our careers team on [email protected].