Management Board and Partnership Secretariat Manager

Clyde & Co

. Act as secretary to the Management Board .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate law and governance, with strong drafting and organizational skills to manage complex documentation and compliance processes. Proficient in utilizing technology and AI tools to enhance governance functions and maintain statutory records accurately.

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Corporate Law UnderstandingGovernance Requirements KnowledgeExcellent Drafting SkillsOrganizational SkillsProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Governance Documentation ManagementStatutory Records MaintenanceMinutes DraftingAction Log ManagementConfidential Board Papers Preparation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailJudgement and DiscretionProactive ApproachRelationship BuildingAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeDocument Management SystemsMatter Management SystemsAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

SQEChartered Governance Institute Qualification

Industry Keywords

LLP StructuresRegulated Environment ExperienceGovernance ProjectsCompliance ObligationsProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as secretary to the Management Board
Coordinate the annual meeting calendar, agendas, pre-reads and governance arrangements
Draft minutes and action logs, manage follow-up and closure of actions, and record, communicate and implement key decisions
Prepare and circulate confidential Board papers with appropriate distribution, version control and secure record keeping
Coordinate partnership secretariat activity, including liaison with subsidiary entity boards, the Risk & Audit Committee and other governance forums
Coordinate the operational lifecycle of Partner joiners, movers and leavers
Prepare precedent and bespoke documentation and manage approval and sign-off processes with HR, Reward, Finance and Tax
Maintain statutory records for LLP Members and the wider corporate group
Ensure Companies House filings, LLP register updates and equivalent local filings are accurate and timely
Support Partner elections, transparency reporting, equity round processes and Members’ meetings
Develop and improve databases, precedents, processes and templates for the Partnership function
Identify opportunities to use AI, automation and other technologies in governance and secretariat processes
Provide legal, governance and administrative support to the Deputy General Counsel and Office of the General Counsel
Contribute to governance projects, change initiatives, policies, protocols and procedures
Build relationships with Partners, Management Board members, Business Services teams, external advisers and registrars
Support continuous improvement across the governance and secretariat function

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to degree level
Typically 2+ years’ experience as a paralegal, legal executive or in a comparable legal or governance role
Working understanding of corporate law, LLP structures and associated governance requirements
Experience working within a regulated environment, such as a law firm, professional services firm, financial services organisation or comparable business
Understanding of how governance and compliance obligations operate in practice
Excellent drafting skills, including clear, concise and accurate minutes, papers, documentation and correspondence for senior audiences
Strong organisational and project management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and fixed deadlines, including Board cycles, statutory filings and Partner joiner and leaver dates
Maturity, judgement and discretion to handle highly confidential and sensitive matters
Proactive and self-motivated approach, with confidence to identify issues, propose practical solutions and take ownership through resolution
Strong attention to detail when managing governance documentation, statutory records and approval processes
Comfortable using Microsoft Office, document and matter management systems and emerging AI tools
Interest in developing a career within legal, governance or company secretarial work
Progression toward a relevant legal or governance qualification, such as the SQE or a Chartered Governance Institute qualification, welcomed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working arrangement
Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) toward the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and application to qualify as a solicitor
Equal opportunities and inclusive workplace
Pro bono, volunteering and charitable partnership opportunities
Environmentally responsible workplace initiatives, including commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard