Company Secretarial recruitment

Company Secretarial, Corporate Secretarial and Corporate Governance recruitment for Europe and the US

Specialist talent solutions.
    Trusted globally.

We partner with UK and international organisations, from FTSE-listed multinationals to fast-growth, private equity-backed ventures, to connect them with exceptional corporate governance and company secretarial professionals. Our placements help shape high-performing boards, strengthen compliance frameworks, and enhance enterprise value.

A global leader in governance search

We’ve built a reputation as a trusted advisor in corporate governance and company secretarial search. We work with precision and discretion across the full spectrum of governance roles, including Group Company Secretary, Board Support, and Governance Director appointments.

With global reach and deep-rooted local market knowledge, we consistently deliver high-calibre talent and strategic hiring solutions across the UK, US, and beyond.

Our clients value our combination of local insight and global reach. We go beyond placements to advise on long-term talent strategy, succession planning, and team design.

Strategic hiring for in-house governance functions

We specialise in placing top-tier governance professionals into in-house legal and corporate secretariat teams across diverse sectors and geographies. Whether you’re scaling your governance team or reshaping it to meet new challenges, we tailor each search to your goals, delivering permanent, interim, and advisory solutions with speed and precision.

Why partner with our
CoSec team?

Whether you're hiring in London, New York, or across global markets, our reach and expertise ensure you get it right - every time.

Specialist governance expertise.

Our team comprises dedicated governance search experts with deep knowledge of the evolving regulatory landscape—never generalists.

Track record of success.

We’ve built enduring partnerships with FTSE and NYSE-listed companies, PE-backed firms, and globally-minded businesses across the UK, US, and global markets.

Consultative, long-term approach.

We do more than place candidates. We act as strategic advisors, challenging assumptions, shaping governance teams, and supporting long-term organisational success.

Global capability with local insight.

From London to New York and the key financial centres in between, we offer seamless support backed by a globally connected search network.

What makes
us different?

We don’t just fill governance roles — we deliver tailored, end-to-end talent solutions that set a new benchmark in company secretarial and governance recruitment.

We understand that governance teams and compliance demands are evolving and more complex than ever. Our service goes beyond traditional recruitment, partnering with organisations to design governance functions that are future-proof, resilient, and capable of driving real enterprise value.

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Compliance recruitment office
  • Executive search, screening and selection. Rigorous, research-led search for the best-fit governance professionals.
  • Succession plannign and team design. Helping scale or reshape governance functions aligned to future business needs.
  • Retained search for senior roles. Ideal for hard-to-fill or business-critical governance appointments.
  • Interim and project-based talent. From annual report season to board evaluation or policy refresh, we provide expert interim support.
  • Advisory and market intelligence. Salary benchmarking, team structuring, talent pipelining, and data-driven insights to inform governance strategy.

Examples of our roles

The jobs we hire for include:

Group Company Secretary

Leads governance across the group, advising the board, ensuring compliance, managing board processes, and overseeing company secretarial operations.

Deputy, Senior Assistant & Assistant Company Secretary

Supports the Group Company Secretary, manages board and committee processes, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads governance projects and reporting.

Governance Manager

Oversees governance frameworks, supports board effectiveness, ensures policy compliance, and leads projects to enhance corporate governance practices.

Head of Corporate Governance

Leads the development and execution of governance strategy, advising senior leadership and ensuring compliance across all corporate entities.

Board & Committee Support Officers

Provide administrative and logistical support to boards and committees, coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and ensuring smooth governance processes.

Finance function team builds

Supporting high-growth business scale and professionalise their fFinance function through the appointment of key roles including CFO/FD along with reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, financial modelling and performance measurement capabilities.

Corporate Lawyer

Specialises in providing legal advice and support for corporate transactions and business operations.

Associate

Works closely with senior lawyers, assisting in legal research, drafting documents, and client communication.

Managing Counsel

Oversees and manages a team of lawyers, providing strategic legal advice and guidance to the organisation.

ISDA® Negotiator

Specialises in negotiating and drafting International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA®) agreements for financial transactions.

Head of Legal

Leads the legal department, providing strategic direction, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Hear it from
our clients

Company Secretary & Legal Counsel

"From the initial stages of my recruitment process to the final stages of the contractual negotiation (and every step in between), Sam consistently demonstrated not only a high level of understanding of the industry but a genuine interest and commitment to my success.
Sam went above and beyond to address any concerns I had, and at all times acted as a supportive liaison between myself and the hiring company. Without any hesitation I would recommend Sam to any job seeker! I can't thank her enough."

Global Life Insurance Group

Head of Governance

"From a candidate’s perspective, Sam is amazing. She is responsive, supportive, and, most importantly, has integrity. I have really enjoyed working with her."

Music Licensing Company

Group Company Secretary

"I’ve been dealing with Sam for a number of years and have found her to be a fantastic recruiter. Sam is communicative and professional and her proactiveness was instrumental in helping me secure my new role. I’ve enjoyed working with Sam and found this process seamless and a rewarding experience. If you’re looking for someone to genuinely support you in securing a role, she is your person!"

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