Corporate Governance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Thomson LRC Full time
Job Title: Corporate Governance Specialist

Thomson LRC is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Governance Specialist to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the delivery of the corporate secretary function of the organisation in the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that the organisation maintains high standards of governance and that Council, the Board and other designated key Committees are supported in a way as to enable their effectiveness in delivering the Royal Charter objectives.
  • Develop excellent working relationships with the Chair of the Board and President of Council.
  • Directly responsible for the provision of corporate secretariat support to Council and Council committees, with oversight of the provision of corporate secretariat support to the Board and Board committees.
  • Responsible for the delivery of successful General Meetings and elections, ensuring the integrity of all relevant processes.
  • Responsible for promoting and sustaining good corporate governance practice and acting as gate-keeper in relation to organisational compliance matters.

Requirements:

  • Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Secretary.
  • Prior company secretary experience within a corporate environment.
  • Good relationship skills – engaging and approachable while remaining able to "get things done".
  • Experience working with Boards.
  • Understanding of best practice in governance.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package.



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