Senior Manager, Company Secretarial – Legal Entity Governance

Factor

. Lead delivery of legal entity management and corporate governance services for a complex global financial services client .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in corporate governance, legal entity management, and regulatory compliance within the financial services sector, with a strong focus on team leadership and stakeholder engagement.

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Corporate GovernanceLegal Entity ManagementRegulatory CompliancePeople ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Corporate LawGovernance FrameworksStatutory ComplianceBoard Meeting ManagementEntity Lifecycle ManagementLegal Entity Records MaintenanceCorporate DocumentationAgenda PreparationAction TrackingRisk Identification

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesMultinationalGovernance Best PracticesRegulatory DevelopmentsClient StakeholdersCorporate SecretarialEntity RationalisationOperational EfficiencyInnovationProcess Redesign

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery of legal entity management and corporate governance services for a complex global financial services client
Serve as senior escalation point for governance, regulatory, and operational matters
Lead, mentor, and develop a small team; distribute workloads and maintain quality control
Build and maintain relationships with executive client stakeholders, including General Counsel, Corporate Secretaries, Governance Officers, and business leadership teams
Drive initiatives to improve governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, entity management processes, and reporting capabilities
Identify opportunities for automation, AI-enabled solutions, process redesign, and operational efficiency
Oversee large-scale governance and regulatory projects across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholder groups
Provide strategic guidance on legal entity governance, board effectiveness, entity rationalisation, and regulatory developments
Establish and monitor service delivery metrics; identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities
Partner with internal leadership on business growth, solution development, and client expansion
Manage legal entity data, governance records, and regulatory reporting obligations
Contribute to Factor’s Legal Entity Management offering through best practices, methodologies, and thought leadership
Champion innovation, collaboration, and client excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 7 years of experience in a similar company secretarial, corporate governance, or legal entity management role within the financial services industry
Significant experience in company secretarial, corporate governance, and legal entity management within a multinational financial services industry
Direct people management experience
Strong knowledge of corporate law, governance frameworks, and statutory compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Proven experience managing board and committee meetings, including agenda preparation, board papers, minutes, and action tracking
Expertise in maintaining legal entity records, statutory registers, and corporate documentation
Demonstrated ability to oversee entity lifecycle management, including incorporations, restructures, mergers, acquisitions, and entity dissolutions
Experience liaising with regulators, external legal counsel, auditors, and corporate service providers
Strong understanding of corporate governance best practices and ability to advise senior leadership on governance matters
Experience leading and developing a team, with ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive, diverse workplace where individuals of all backgrounds thrive
Opportunity to work with Fortune 500 clients, including global banks, pharmaceutical companies, and technology firms