Company Secretary

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Burness Paull LLP Full time £40,000 - £50,000 per year
Company Secretary & Governance Advisor | Company SecretarialJoin our market-leading team as a company secretarial & governance expert

Do you have the drive to deliver excellent service and perform at your very best every day, in a role with a full and varied workload and the opportunity to develop?

We're on the lookout for an experienced Company Secretary & Governance Advisor to join our team in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, or Glasgow. As a key team within our firm, we pride ourselves on the quality of service we provide and work closely with colleagues across other specialist areas. From day one, you'll support both our internal and external clients with their company secretarial needs. Your responsibilities will include assisting with client board and shareholder meetings, managing statutory books held by the firm in its capacity as company secretary, or supporting LLPs where corporate administrative assistance is required, in addition to handling a variety of administrative tasks as needed.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced governance professionals in the country, as part of our busy and growing top tier practice. As one of the largest teams in Scotland, our Company Secretary & Governance Advisors collaborate and learn from each other, with plenty of opportunity to grow in the role – making this opportunity unique.

You'll have previous experience within a similar role, ideally with relevant qualifications within this dynamic area of the law. We're looking for someone who is confident in keeping up to date with legislative and procedural developments, ensuring that our clients always receive the most current and accurate advice.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Apply now

Full details can also be found in our job specification.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Michelle MacPherson at or on

Burness Paull reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Closing Date:

12 December 2025
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